WS - INTERNSHIP - Pike Co Tourism Welcome Center – Tourism Assistant - FWS
Must be a registered UPIKE student. Internship window: 7/1/26 - 8/15/26.
About the Role
The Pikeville–Pike County, KY Welcome Center serves as the main visitor information hub for Pike County, promoting local attractions, events, and Appalachian heritage. The Welcome Center assists travelers with trip planning while interpreting regional history through exhibits focused on the Hatfield–McCoy feud, the Country Music Highway, and other cultural stories. Interns gain hands-on experience in tourism marketing, visitor services, content creation, and heritage interpretation.
Responsibilities
- Tourism Marketing & Social Media Intern
- Create and schedule social media content
- Assist with marketing and heritage-based content creation
- Support basic photo, video, and graphic projects
- Visitor Services & Office Support Intern
- Greet visitors and provide travel information
- Assist with office tasks, phones, and brochure creation/organization
- Exhibits & Heritage Content Intern
- Help maintain and update exhibits
- Research and write short historical and interpretive content
Skills
Competencies: Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Career & Self Development, Critical Thinking, Community Transformation, Leadership, Technology.
Other Skills: Attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, written & verbal communication, customer-focused, willingness to learn new things, flexibility with daily tasks.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some weekend days. Hours will be pre-determined upon communication between intern and supervisor.
Physical Demands
- Keyboarding
- Reaching/Handling
- Stooping/Kneeling
- Lifting/Carrying
- Walking moderate distances
Pay
Beginning at $8.75/hour.
Additional Requirements
- Student must work a minimum of 80 hours in the semester.
- Student must enroll concurrently into CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete this course.