Industry & Partner Engagement Internship - Spring 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

As unapologetic promoters of Cleveland, the Destination Cleveland team works every day to attract visitors, inspire both visitors and locals alike to explore, and connect people to experiences that illustrate Cleveland’s diversity, creativity, and contagious passion. We’re in the business of equitably growing the region’s economy through travel and tourism while also cultivating a passion for Greater Cleveland.

As the only organization charged with marketing Cleveland outside of the region, we never stop talking about the city. We know the region inside and out. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done for The Land. We’re a group of expectation-exceeding, fun-loving, innovative professionals.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Industry & Partner Engagement Intern will be charged with tasks related to stewarding relationships with a network of local hospitality industry businesses to advance the strategic priorities of the organization while prioritizing racial equity and inclusion. This role, primarily within the Destination Management division and Destination Engagement sub-department, will touch many interdepartmental projects and initiatives. Success is measured by, but not limited to, perceptions of and engagement with the organization by the hospitality industry.

The entire destination management functional area seeks to continually advance Cleveland as a destination city by serving as :

• community catalyst , actively listening to the community & customers and working to cause or accelerate actions and collaborations that advance Cleveland as a destination city;
• collaborative designer , utilizing consumer & community insights to shape destination assets into brand-aligned experiences for residents and guests;
• community orchestrator , inspiring diverse and often disconnected individuals, and organizations to work together to advance Cleveland as a destination city; and
• destination champion , consistently standing together with visitors to Cleveland, the industry that serves them and the community that hosts them to champion Cleveland as a destination city.

COMPENSATION & EXPECTATIONS

BENEFITS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment; moderate noise. Offsite visits / appointments / presentations required.

Requirements :

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