VA250 Commission · 18 hours ago
Research Intern
Richmond, VA, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$15/hr - $17/hr
Start in 2026 SummerVirginia Economic Development Partnership is seeking an intern to join VTC’s Research division for a summer position. The intern will assist with producing reports and generating insights from data sources while gaining valuable experience in the tourism industry.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Produces monthly & weekly reporting for VTC’s key data sources and subscriptions
Responds and fulfills requests from travel industry members for travel or visitor insights across Virginia
Interprets visitor and travel industry data and provides insights to stakeholders in other VTC divisions
Analyzes quantitative data and presents data analysis in a visually compelling format
Assists in designing and developing industry reports for internal VTC consumption
Attend local tourism summits or related events alongside VTC Research staff, as needed
Assist in other project-related tasks, as needed
Qualification
Required
Interest in economics, hospitality, business, or state government
Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office – especially working with data in Excel and developing insight-oriented presentations in PowerPoint
Basic experience working with large data sets using Python (a plus, but not required)
Preferred
Pursuit of a bachelor's or graduate degree in social science (economics, public policy), business, data analytics, tourism management, or a related field is preferred
The ideal intern excels in their academic studies and is comfortable translating data into insights for non-technical audiences
This individual has a high degree of intellectual curiosity and is a self-starter with the ability to learn new topics and concepts quickly
Company
VA250 Commission
Established by the General Assembly in 2020, the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) serves to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the independence of the United States in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of the former colonies and future states, where much of this history took place.
Founded in 2020
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mike Frontiero
Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
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