Job Description

Tourism Product Development Intern Location: Superior Country Office located in the Red Rock Marina & Interpretive Centre
Red Rock, ON One Year Internship Contract : Guided by the Lake Superior North Shore Tourism Strategy, the Tourism Product Development Intern will work closely with the North Shore Tourism Coordinator to undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in the implementation of tourism product development plans and strategies, including but not limited to:

North Shore Cruise Market Readiness Plan, 2SLGBTQ+ Tourism Strategy and Plan, North Shore Culinary TourismProduct Development Strategy, Group of Seven and Indigenous Group of Seven Tourism Product Strategy.

• Assist in the facilitation of the Superior Picnics program.
• Provide support to communities and organizations in the development of project proposals and funding applications as required.
• Facilitate the completion of Tourism Excellence North programs by communities and operators.
• Undertake community outreach activities to promote the importance of tourism to community members.
• Scheduling regular and project meetings, and devising agendas and minutes
• Developing reports and claims for funding partners.
• Other tasks as required in relation to Tourism Product Development.

Qualifications:

• It is preferred that the applicant has obtained a degree or diploma in Tourism, Business, Economic/Community

Development, or Outdoor Recreation.

• Should have excellent working knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Windows.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship program.
• Must be first time employment in the tourism field.
• Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Nipigon-Red Rock area.

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to Suzanne Kukko, Lake Superior North Shore Tourism Coordinator at suzanne@superiorcountry.ca no later than May 5th, 2023, at 4:00 pm. This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream Job Type: Full-time Salary: $21.00 per hour Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Red Rock, ON P0T 2J0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-05-05