Destination Sales Intern

Destination Sales & Partnerships Intern

Discover Central Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | In Person / Hybrid

Discover Central Massachusetts (DCM), the region’s official destination marketing organization, is seeking a Destination Sales & Partnerships Intern interested in gaining hands-on experience in tourism, hospitality, nonprofit operations, sales and business development.

This internship offers the opportunity to learn how a destination marketing organization works with hotels, restaurants, attractions, event venues and other businesses to strengthen the visitor economy and promote Central Massachusetts as a destination.

The ideal candidate is organized, personable and interested in learning how relationship-building, sales and partnership development contribute to the growth of a region.

What You’ll Do

The intern will assist DCM’s team with sales and organizational initiatives, including:

• Researching prospective business members, partners and tourism-related organizations
• Assisting with membership and partner outreach efforts
• Helping maintain and organize sales leads, business information and contact records
• Researching hotels, restaurants, attractions, venues and other businesses throughout Central Massachusetts
• Assisting with preparation for sales meetings, industry events, trade shows and partner outreach
• Helping develop sales materials, presentations and membership resources
• Supporting follow-up communications and other business development projects
• Assisting with special projects led by DCM’s President and sales team

Because DCM operates as a small nonprofit organization, interns will also gain exposure to day-to-day destination operations. Shared responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing community events submitted to DiscoverCentralMA.org
• Assisting with website content updates and basic content maintenance
• Preparing and mailing visitor guides, brochures and other tourism materials
• Supporting occasional administrative and organizational projects

What You’ll Gain

This internship provides practical experience in:

• Sales and business development
• Partnership and relationship management
• Tourism and hospitality
• Membership organizations
• Research and prospecting
• Professional communication
• Nonprofit operations
• Regional economic development

Interns will work alongside DCM leadership and gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of how tourism organizations attract visitors, support local businesses and contribute to the regional economy.

Who We’re Looking For

Strong candidates will be:

• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable communicating professionally with businesses and community partners
• Curious and willing to learn
• Detail-oriented
• Able to work independently while contributing to a small collaborative team

Students studying business, sales, hospitality, tourism, communications, marketing or a related field may find this internship especially relevant, but students from all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Schedule

This is an in-person internship at Discover Central Massachusetts’ office on Main Street in Worcester.

The schedule can be developed around the selected candidate’s academic commitments. We anticipate approximately 8–12 hours per week, with flexible start and end dates.

About Discover Central Massachusetts

Discover Central Massachusetts is the region’s official tourism organization, promoting the attractions, businesses, communities and experiences that make Central Massachusetts a destination.

DCM connects visitors and residents with the region’s dining, entertainment, arts and culture, history, outdoor recreation, sports and hospitality offerings while supporting local businesses through destination marketing, partnerships and tourism initiatives.

Our work helps generate visitation, strengthen the regional visitor economy and increase the economic impact of tourism throughout Central Massachusetts.