Join the Visit SLO CAL Team

Visit SLO CAL’s headquarters are located in the heart of SLO CAL—the city of San Luis Obispo. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to hiring, fostering and maintaining a diverse workforce of individuals who are passionate about tourism and travel.

Employees of Visit SLO CAL enjoy generous paid time off, health benefits, and a 401K match program. Our team is comprised of talented destination marketing professionals, who are motivated to tell the SLO CAL brand story. Our goal is to create destination ambassadors and employees who enjoy talking about where they love to live—SLO CAL.

Are you a talented professional who has a love for travel and all things San Luis Obispo County? Do you know our region and are passionate about our beautiful community? If so, we invite you to apply for one of our open positions below.

Open Positions

Position Title: Visit SLO CAL Marketing Intern  
Company: Visit SLO CAL 
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA 
Functional Area: All departments, including Marketing, PR & Communications, Community Engagement & Advocacy, Operations  
Reports To: Marketing Operations Specialist
Employment Type: Part-time or full-time temporary employee, IN-PERSON ONLY  
Education Required: Currently enrolled in college in San Luis Obispo County  
Compensation: $16.90 per hour   
Internship Dates: August 24th, 2026 – December 18th, 2026

Job listing will be posted until 7/13/2026, or until positions are filled. We hire in waves based on when you apply. Because of this, you may not hear from us immediately upon applying.

Internship Begins: 8/24/2026

We already have a couple of events scheduled that we will need our interns to be available for. Please check your schedules and be ready to confirm your availability for these date if chosen for the interview process:

• Saturday 9/19/26
• Thursday 10/29/26
• Saturday & Sunday 11/21/26 & 11/22/26

To be eligible for this internship, you must be a college student (or graduated within the previous six months) in San Luis Obispo County and be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week during business hours (M–F, 8:30am–5:00pm) with some flexibility allotted. We require that you be available for the entire semester (exception for a few days off, but nothing longer than five days, aside from holidays). If you have more than a few days off scheduled during the internship dates, we ask that you apply for another semester. We have up to 40 hours a week available for those who need full credit or have additional availability. This position states that driving on behalf of the company on a regular basis is a key function of the job. Applicants will need to have a valid driver license.

Our office will be closed on the following holidays: 9/4–9/7, 11/11, 11/25–11/27.

Visit SLO CAL is proud to be recognized as a recipient of the 2024 SLO County Family-Friendly Workplaces Blue Diamond Award.

This award celebrates employers who are not only implementing but also championing family-friendly policies in the workplace, creating an environment that supports work-life balance for all. The Blue Diamond Award highlights change makers in the community, acknowledging those who meet at least six family-friendly policies across five key categories and embrace high-impact practices that drive positive change.