Wine Tour Operations & Social Media Intern

About Idaho Wine Tours:
Idaho Wine Tours is a premier wine tour company in the Treasure Valley, offering curated experiences for newbies and wine enthusiasts alike. Our mission is to provide guests with memorable, well-organized, and enjoyable wine tours while supporting local wineries.

We are seeking a motivated and creative Summer Intern to assist with key operational and marketing tasks. This is an amazing opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in tourism, event planning, social media marketing, and small business operations.

Responsibilities:

Social Media Management

• Create engaging social media content tailored to our audience (posts, stories, reels, etc.).
• Schedule and implement posts across platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook).
• Creation and management of Linked in Page.
• Monitor engagement metrics and suggest strategies to enhance our online presence.

Tour Coordination

• Design customized tour itineraries that provide exceptional guest experiences.
• Make reservations with partner wineries and other vendors.
• Communicate tour details to attendees, ensuring they receive their itineraries promptly.
• Order supplies needed for the smooth operation of tours (e.g., snacks, water, promotional items).

Process Development

• Assist in developing and streamlining operational processes to enhance efficiency.
• Create templates or tools for itinerary planning, reservation tracking, and guest communications.

Administrative Support

• Manage correspondence with wineries and vendors to maintain strong partnerships.
• Respond to guest inquiries via email or social media platforms as needed.

Additional Responsibilities (as time allows):

• Contribute ideas for promotions or special events to boost engagement and bookings.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing guest feedback to improve service quality.
• Support the development of marketing materials such as flyers, email campaigns, or blog posts.

Ideal Candidate:

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong interest in wine, tourism, and hospitality (21+ preferred due to nature of the business).
• Proficiency in social media platforms and scheduling tools (e.g., Canva, Hootsuite, Later).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Creative mindset with the ability to propose new ideas for social media and operations.

Education:

• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program related to marketing, communications, business, hospitality, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred but not Required):

• Familiarity with the Treasure Valley wine scene.
• Basic graphic design skills or familiarity with tools like Canva or Adobe Spark.
• Previous experience in event planning, marketing, or customer service.

What is Bronco Corps?

*This program is designed to connect students to internship opportunities in our community - students are paid for their work by Boise State University rather than the hiring organization or business. This is our commitment to helping our business community overcome challenges due to recent economic uncertainties.

*This internship will run May - Aug 2025.

Are you eligible for this position?
*Must be a current Boise State student, enrolled in classes, graduation date Aug 2025 or later
*Cannot exceed working 40 hours per week, this includes other on- campus employment
*Okay with $16.50/hour up to 160 hours

More information: https://www.boisestate.edu/cobe/community/bronco-corps/