Tourism Counselor

CounselorIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Tourism Counselor for its Virginia Welcome Center at Bracey 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 vatc.org. Salary Minimum: $15.00/hour. Application deadline: June 12, 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 vtchr@VEDP.org [vtchr@VEDP.org]. TDD 1-800-828-1120.

Key Responsibilities

Provide travel information and assistance to the public at the Virginia Welcome Center. Support daily operations by stocking brochure racks and performing general office duties.

Key Skills

Independent WorkPublic InteractionPhysical Stamina

Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 17% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Bracey

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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