Tourism Counselor
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Virginia Economic Devel Partnership
Fredericksburg, VA, US
Summary
The Tourism Counselor provides travel information and assistance to the public at the Virginia Welcome Center. Responsibilities include stocking brochure racks, assisting with daily operations, and performing general office duties.
Job Description
The Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Tourism Counselor for its Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg who is willing to work a minimum of 5 days per month to include holidays and weekends. The center is open 7 days per week from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This individual will provide travel information and assistance to the traveling public, stock brochure racks, assist the welcome center manager with daily operations and perform general office duties.
Skills:
- Ability to work independently in a heavy volume customer service environment
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, including extensive walking and standing
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to interact with the public
- Basic math and computer skills
Requirements:
- Holiday and weekend work is required
- Knowledge of Virginia’s travel product, roads and highway systems preferred
- Travel industry experience preferred
All candidates must apply through our website https://www.vatc.org/about/employment/. Salary Minimum: $15.00/hour. Application deadline: October 9, 2026.
VTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VTC’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VTC Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or [email protected]. TDD 1-800-828-1120.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), a state authority created by the Virginia General Assembly to better serve existing and new companies, to expand, locate, or increase trade opportunities, by providing confidential site selection, workforce solutions, and international trade services.
Site Selection and Business Development:
The team at VEDP understands the complicated demands of the site selection process and offer years of experience to help make your site selection project for new and expanding businesses run smoothly. The Partnership consists of several divisions whose combined expertise confidentially provides the resources you need to make the most informed location decision with the least amount of your time and effort.
VEDP's Division of International Trade and Investment:
The division works with existing Virginia companies interested in pursuing, or increasing, foreign sales opportunities, and international companies seeking a prime business location to expand or relocate their operations.
Founded
1995
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), a state authority created by the Virginia General Assembly to better serve existing and new companies, to expand, locate, or increase trade opportunities, by providing confidential site selection, workforce solutions, and international trade services.
Site Selection and Business Development:
The team at VEDP understands the complicated demands of the site selection process and offer years of experience to help make your site selection project for new and expanding businesses run smoothly. The Partnership consists of several divisions whose combined expertise confidentially provides the resources you need to make the most informed location decision with the least amount of your time and effort.
VEDP's Division of International Trade and Investment:
The division works with existing Virginia companies interested in pursuing, or increasing, foreign sales opportunities, and international companies seeking a prime business location to expand or relocate their operations.
Founded
1995
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia