Company: Experience Tequila
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Position: Full-time, Unpaid
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Description
The student intern will have the opportunity to work directly with the founder/owner of Experience Tequila (ET) at an exciting point in the company's growth. ET is a Portland-based, independent company in its fourth year of operation, and is experiencing triple-digit growth and growing international acclaim and influence. ET's media and marketing needs are many, and the student intern will have their own ideas and strategies considered seriously as part of our overall media marketing strategy. Moreover, ET operates simultaneously in several exciting industries: travel, hospitality and spirits. In this capacity, ET does business with Mexican government institutions, tequila distillers large and small, bars and restaurants, and tourism operators including hotels, guides and transportation providers. This internship has the potential to greatly enrich and provide unique experience for students in a number of programs. It is possible that this internship could develop into a paid position with the right candidate, and in any case, the student intern will make myriad personal connections in these industries.
Responsibilities
Essential duties:
Social media management
Document and web design
Assisting in event planning and coordination.
Scheduling appointments
Filing (analog and digital)
Managing Phone and email inquiries
Non-Essential duties:
Traveling to events as needed
Requirements
Required:
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
Strong software skills in Mac OSX and MS Office
Ability to detect and communicate problems, issues, and concerns to supervisor
Spanish language proficiency
Computer and social media proficiency
Positive attitude toward work, initiative, personal balance, ability to work effectively under pressure, and with a sense of humor, dependability and flexibility
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with clients and public at all times.
Preferred:
Spanish language fluency
Current OLCC server permit
Experience with grass roots and small business marketing
Experience with Mexico and Mexican culture
Familiarity with spirits, travel and/or hospitality industries
