Intern - Housing & Travel International Home Share Program
South By Southwest
Austin, TXThis was removed by the employer on 1/6/2020 7:18:00 AM PST
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Part Time Unpaid Internship
Role Description:
The SXSW International Home Share Program is a facet of the SXSW Housing & Travel Department. This program facilitates complementary housing options with host families for official SXSW International Artists & Filmmakers. During this time, the intern would assist the SXSW International Home Share Coordinator in messaging the Artists, Filmmakers, and potential host families. During SXSW Events, they will be responsible for assisting the International Home Share Coordinator as well as the entire housing team with specific onsite duties. They would also assist the coordinator in surveying both parties after SXSW to see how their experience was.
What you will learn:
How to grow communication skills by conversing with local Austin residents as well as artists from around the world.
How to assess needs without them being clearly defined
The inner workings of an important facet of the hospitality industry, with a focus on travel and tourism
How to work and collaborate in a fast-paced team environment
Qualifications
Candidates should:
Have an interest in communication, and/or the hospitality industry
Be able to demonstrate good communication skills (email, phone, interpersonal, etc.)
Have strong customer service skills
Have basic working knowledge of Mac computers
Be knowledgeable and comfortable using email, excel, and any other variations of word processing programs
Have strong time-management skills and be able to prioritize tasks efficiently
Show a strong attention to detail
Be a self-starter who can work independently, take action and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
Priority will be given to interns who are ready to enter the workforce, while actively working towards their college degree.
Availability:
Position is located in Austin, TX. This position starts December 2 2019, and ends April 3, 2020. A time commitment of 10-20 hours a week with full-time availability during SXSW EDU and SXSW (March 9-22), is required.
NOTE: This internship is unpaid.