Events Coordinator Internship Host Company – Cambodia Tourism Federation (CTF) We are a federation of associations that are engaged in the tourism sector in Cambodia. Currently, we are made up of nine-associations and two private companies. Our goal is to strengthen the tourism sector in the development of Cambodia as “the destination”. CTF is the private sector working with the private sector in advocacy, policy establishment and change, destination product development, and marketing & promotion. We hold various events throughout the year both as private sector initiates and with government – primarily the Ministry of Tourism. In particular, with government we are involved with the Ministry of Tourism with the Cambodia River Festival held each March and the Cambodia Sea Festival held in December. Further, we hold a minimum of two networking functions with including members from the nine associations and two private companies. We also hold the Cambodia National Hospitality Competitions each September/October involving culinary, hotel, sommelier and restaurant challenges.
Internship Description Primary tasks: Coordinate events on behalf of the Cambodia Tourism Federation including organization of the event, establishing the marketing and promotion plan, communication strategy, art & graphics coordination and supervise staff. In particular, this involves the staff of the Cambodia Tourism Federation, Cambodia Hotel Association, Cambodia Restaurant Association and Cambodia Chefs Federation. Supervise the coordination of the networking and training events implemented by the Cambodia Tourism Federation, Cambodia Hotel Association, Cambodia Restaurant Association, Cambodia Chefs Federation, Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia Chapter and Cambodia Automotive Industry Federation. Secondary tasks: Build check lists and other support documents to assist the associations in longer term planning and coordination of events. Provide training to staff on the organizing events. Candidate requirement (please specify discipline/ skills etc) Able to speak, read and write in English. Additional languages would be valued especially Khmer and French. Excellent knowledge of the different stages of event planning and coordination. Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with people from a variety of disciplines, experience and capacity. Experience in the tourism industry. Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft family. Creative and business minded individuals. Knowledge of using a Client Service Management program would be valued.