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York County Approves Visitors Bureau Internship
Commissioners agree to hire a part-time intern to assist with marketing and promotion efforts.
Feb. 5, 2026 at 2:47am
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The York County Commissioners have approved the hiring of a part-time intern for the York County Visitors Bureau (YCVB). YCVB Director Alex Saathoff proposed the internship to help with tasks like targeted content creation, social media, photography, and marketing material development. The commissioners agreed to a trial period for the internship through September 1, with the option to revisit the arrangement at that time.
Why it matters
The internship is seen as a fiscally responsible way for the YCVB to leverage new technology and marketing strategies to attract more visitors to York County and encourage them to stay longer. The county has seen an increase in lodging tax revenue, providing funding for the internship, and is looking to further capitalize on its growing number of hotels and tourism assets.
The details
Saathoff explained to the county board that the YCVB board was in favor of the internship, which would involve a York University student working 10-15 hours per week at $18-$20 per hour. The intern would assist with a variety of marketing and promotional tasks to help draw more people to the area. Some commissioners expressed concerns about the continuity and training required for a semester-based internship, but ultimately agreed to try it on a trial basis.
- The internship will run from now through September 1, 2026.
- The county commissioners will revisit the internship arrangement in August 2026 to evaluate its impact.
The players
Alex Saathoff
Director of the York County Visitors Bureau.
Randy Obermier
York County Commissioner and member of the YCVB board.
Andy Bowman
York County Commissioner with concerns about the internship arrangement.
Daniel Grotz
Chairman of the York County Commissioners.
Joe Burgess
York County Commissioner.
What they’re saying
“This is a fiscally responsible investment. Our lodging tax receipts are up $6,000 compared to last year at this time and we have plenty of lodging tax dollars to pay for this.”
— Alex Saathoff, Director, York County Visitors Bureau
“I love our partnerships with York University but we also hear people talk about keeping our local kids here. Would this be exclusively with York University or could we utilize our local kids, who are from here already?”
— Andy Bowman, York County Commissioner
“What is nice about this conversation is that people are paying attention to the visitors bureau. And they see what the agency does. I still like the idea and I think we should try it, see if it will work. She's brought this office a long way since she's been here.”
— Randy Obermier, York County Commissioner and YCVB Board Member
What’s next
The county commissioners will revisit the internship arrangement in August 2026 to evaluate its impact and determine if it should continue.
The takeaway
By approving a trial internship program, the York County Visitors Bureau is demonstrating a willingness to leverage new strategies and technology to attract more visitors and boost the local tourism economy. This reflects the growing importance of the visitors bureau and the county's commitment to supporting its marketing and promotional efforts.
