Why You Will Love Working for Our Division
- Team Environment - A chance to meet and work with interesting people from around the world and build lifelong friendships..
- Leadership - A dedicated support team that focuses on YOUR needs.
- Growth - Utilize your skills while building new ones. Gain confidence and valuable experience.
- Variety – Every day offers new experiences.
- Social - The most fun you will ever have at work and after work.
Calendar:
We offer 2 internships a year for a 3 month period from:
- January to March
- May to July
Visit our current postings »
Applications and Interviews:
Public Relations internships are unpaid but will provide free accommodation for the term of the internship (Please note: Staff accommodation is a taxable benefit)
We typically accept applications 2 months prior to the start date of the internship. So for example, if an internship was to start in January we would accept applications as early as November.
If you were to be selected, we would offer you an interview either in person or over the phone as we understand that you might not be in Whistler at the time of the interviews.
Internship Offer and Conditions:
If you are offered an internship you will be working full time from 30-40 hours a week.
Then Whistler Blackcomb will require the following information to hire you::
- Work Permit (if applicable)
- Social Insurance Number
- Criminal Record Check (if applicable)
- Photo Identification (Government issued, i.e., passport, driver's license, etc.)
What are the perks for interns at Whistler Blackcomb?
Seasons Pass
- As long as you remain an intern in good standing with Whistler Blackcomb you will have a season pass to access the mountains.
Retail
- 25% off at all Whistler Blackcomb retail locations. (Please note that the discount percentage is off the full retail price of the item. No Staff Discount will be given on top of the sale price of an item.) List of WB Retail Shops »
Winter Rentals
- 25% off rentals before 11am.
- 50% off rentals after 11am (except during peak periods such as Christmas, President's Week, Spring Break and Easter - it will just be 25% during the holiday periods)
- 25% off repairs with odd specials at 50% off
- 20% off at Tuning Centres ~Ski service is $25 and snowboard is $30 (could be more depending on damage)
Food & Beverage
- 50% off at all market style restaurants. (For on Mountain restaurants discount applies all day when on shift or when not at work all day except between 12-1:30pm)
- 20% discount at Merlin's, Dusty's and GLC seven days a week (not including liquor)
Snow School
- Free group lessons available when space allows in the right ability level
- 20% discount on all Ski School Programs such as: Dave Murray Camps, Private Lessons, Ski Esprit, Roxy Camps, Extremely Canadian and Telemark Lessons.
Social Media Intern
Our mission at Whistler Blackcomb is to continually strive to exceed our Guest’s expectations and to create memories for our guests and staff as the best mountain experience again and again…
Position Status: Unpaid internship: (Full-time workload 30-40 hours/week). This position comes with a pass allowing unlimited skiing and riding at Whistler Blackcomb
Job Summary:
As a key member of the Public Relations team in the Marketing Division no two days will be the same as we strive for social media domination. As the Social Media Intern you will thrive in an exciting and fast-paced environment as you work for our guests to create the best mountain experience again and again.
Duties:
- Drive visits by posting and monitoring Whistler Blackcomb’s social media channels and responding when necessary, under the guidance of your supervisor
- Compile social media results and report weekly on what people are saying about Whistler Blackcomb and on what Social Media channels
- Provide Social Media updates for various Whistler Blackcomb channels (Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare)
- Assist in coaching Whistler Blackcomb departments on how to effectively use social media.
- Attend and participate in Whistler Blackcomb Social Media Cross Functional Team meetings
- Update Social Media Calendar and ensure events, promotions are included
- Take frequent pictures and basic video of current mountain and village “new-snow”/events to post on social media channels.
Qualifications:
- Related experience or education in Public Relations/Communications preferred
- Social Media experience a MUST. You will need experience using Foursquare, Facebook, Facebook Places and Twitter
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for skiing/riding and social media
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Internet/online applications.
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, meeting strict deadlines and handling a variety of projects simultaneously
- Must be able to problem solve
- Experience within the mountain resort industry is a definite asset
Outcomes:
- Experience in facilitating social media posts on behalf of Whistler Blackcomb
- Experience in participating in cross functional team, dedicated to social media
- Experience in assisting with social media training for Whistler Blackcomb divisions
- Experience in social media monitoring, auditing and reporting
Reports to: Media Relations & Social Media Strategist
