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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internship -Tourism &amp; Heritage Interpretation Intern</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Division: </span>Internship</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Department:</span> Career, Vocations, and Leadership</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Experience:</span> Entry-level</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Code:</span> NA</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Supervisor/Reports To: </span>Jay Shepherd (P-PCT)/Angela Lockhart (UPIKE)</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location: </span>685 Hambley Blvd (3rd floor) | Pikeville, KY</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internship Window: </span>7/1/26 - 8/15/26</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Must be a registered UPIKE student</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br>The Pikeville-Pike County Welcome Center is seeking a motivated intern to assist in day-to-day operations, visitor engagement, and cultural storytelling. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop high-demand career competencies in a multi-faceted, public-facing environment.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Organization Description : </span>The Pikeville–Pike County, KY Welcome Center serves as the main visitor information hub for Pike County, promoting local attractions, events, and Appalachian heritage. The Welcome Center assists travelers with trip planning while interpreting regional history through exhibits focused on the Hatfield–McCoy feud, the Country Music Highway, and other cultural stories. Interns gain hands-on experience in tourism marketing, visitor services, content creation, and heritage interpretation.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internship Responsibilities and Career Competencies:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1. Digital Content &amp; Tourism Marketing</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Content Strategy:</span> Create, schedule, and analyze social media posts across multiple platforms to drive visitor engagement.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Multimedia Production:</span> Capture and edit basic photography and video content to highlight local landmarks and events.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Competencies: C, T, CT, CSD, CTR</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">2. Visitor Relations &amp; Operational Support</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Front-Line Advocacy:</span> Greet travelers, providing tailored recommendations for dining, lodging, and attractions.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Resource Management:</span> Manage brochure inventory and assist with administrative office functions, including professional phone etiquette and inquiry fulfillment.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Competencies: C, P, L, TW, T</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">3. Heritage Interpretation &amp; Exhibit Maintenance</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Historical Research:</span> Conduct research on regional history to draft interpretive scripts or short articles for educational displays.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Curation Support:</span> Assist in the physical upkeep and periodic updating of exhibits to ensure accuracy and visual appeal.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Competencies: CT, C, TW, T, CSD, CTR</em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Competencies/Skills: </span>Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career &amp; Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Qualifications: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A current UPIKE student with interest/major/minor in Business, Communications, Marketing, English, Film and Media Arts, Art, History, or relevant field.</li>\n<li>Strong interest in Appalachian history, tourism, or marketing.</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with social media platforms.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Other Skills: </span>Attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, written &amp; verbal communication, customer focused, willingness to learn new things, flexibility with daily tasks</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Work Schedule: </span>M-F 8am-5pm, some weekend days. Hours will be pre-determined upon communication between intern and supervisor.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Physical Demands: </span>Keyboarding, Reaching/Handling, Stooping/Kneeling, Lifting/Carrying, Walking moderate distances</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Number of Positions: 1-2</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Pay Rate: </span>Beginning at $8.75/hour</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location: </span>685 Hambley Blvd (3rd floor) | Pikeville, KY</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Terms: </span>Upon hire, the intern must register for the Summer II Internship course. To receive course credit, students will complete assignments concurrently with internship work. 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