Finance Operations Intern

Finance Operations Intern

Remote | June 2026 – October 2026

20 Hours Per Week |$20.00/hour

About Destinations International

Destinations International (DI) is the world’s leading association representing destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus. We support and connect professionals across the global travel and tourism industry through education, research, advocacy, events, and community.

At DI, we believe strong organizations are built through collaboration, innovation, curiosity, and people-centered leadership. This internship is an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience within a modern finance and operations environment while contributing to work that supports a global industry.

About the Internship

DI is seeking a motivated, tech-forward Accounting or Finance student for a dynamic summer and fall internship experience. This is not a traditional “sit back and observe” internship you will contribute to real projects, support day-to-day finance operations, and gain exposure to systems, technology, and operational strategy within a fully remote organization.

This role is ideal for a student who is excited about the future of finance, business operations, systems, and emerging technology, including AI tools and workflow automation.

Throughout the internship, you will work directly with DI’s Senior Accounting Manager and Vice President of Finance while collaborating across multiple teams and initiatives.

What You’ll Experience

During this internship, you will:

Gain hands-on experience supporting daily accounting and operational processes

Learn how finance supports organizational decision-making and business operations

Build exposure to financial systems, CRM platforms, and process improvement initiatives

Participate in conversations around operational strategy, systems thinking, and innovation

Develop professional communication and remote workplace collaboration skills

Gain insight into the global travel and tourism industry and the work of nonprofit association

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is curious, organized, collaborative, and excited to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Foundational understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while staying proactive and communicative

Interest in systems, operational processes, and emerging technologies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Positive, professional, and solutions-oriented mindset

Internship Details

Timeline: May – October 2026

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST

Compensation: $20/hour

Location: 100% Remote

Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week

The Experience Beyond the Internship

Upon successful completion of the internship, the selected intern will be invited to attend Destinations International’s 2026 Business Operations Summit in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 27–29, 2026, with travel and attendance expenses covered by Destinations International.

This experience provides direct exposure to professionals and educational sessions across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and Data Analytics while offering valuable networking and career development opportunities within the global travel and tourism industry.

As part of the experience, the intern will also have the opportunity to see projects and initiatives they supported throughout the internship come to life in a professional event setting.