Assistant Director of Tourism - Economic Opportunity & Development
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Fort Bend County, located in Texas, is recognized as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. The county prides itself on its exceptional quality of life, making it an ideal place for families to live, work, and thrive. The region has taken advantage of its prime location and natural assets to promote a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community. Fort Bend County not only values its residents but also its employees, recognizing them as the foundation and heartbeat of its ongoing success. This forward-thinking and community-focused county government is committed to fostering an environment that supports growth and economic... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Recreation, or a related discipline
- Five years full-time, paid, related professional experience with a delineated progression in job responsibilities, including tourism, Texas Main Street Program, convention, visitors, hospitality, destination marketing, and/or communications industries
- Experience within public sector operations and tourism funding mechanism is preferred
- Knowledge of relevant processes and financial management
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing
- Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate large amounts of data
- Comfortability providing counsel to, interfacing with, and obtaining feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders, including at the executive level
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to interact and deal effectively with other employees, elected and appointed officials, department heads and the public
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong supervisory, interpersonal skills, including persuasion, diplomacy and problem solving to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials
- Ability to use discretion and intelligible through process in making responsible decisions without supervision
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Recreation, or a related discipline
- Five years full-time, paid, related professional experience with a delineated progression in job responsibilities, including tourism, Texas Main Street Program, convention, visitors, hospitality, destination marketing, and/or communications industries
- Experience within public sector operations and tourism funding mechanism is preferred
- Knowledge of relevant processes and financial management
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing
- Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate large amounts of data
- Comfortability providing counsel to, interfacing with, and obtaining feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders, including at the executive level
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to interact and deal effectively with other employees, elected and appointed officials, department heads and the public
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong supervisory, interpersonal skills, including persuasion, diplomacy and problem solving to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials
- Ability to use discretion and intelligible through process in making responsible decisions without supervision
Job Duties
- Work with Director to develop and implement a countywide tourism strategy that is aligned with stakeholders to create a cohesive message
- Oversee the creation of promotional materials, digital campaigns, as well as the department’s Tourism website
- Support the administration of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for tourism promotion and events
- Responsible for overseeing the media strategy including press releases and other strategic communications initiatives
- Work proactively with meeting planners, event coordinators, and group leaders to attract people, groups, and organizations to Fort Bend County
- Monitor tourism data to update policies and strategies to support the Department’s objectives
- Assist Director in the development and administration of the department’s Tourism budget
- Negotiate service contracts for professional services
- Represent the department at industry conferences, trade shows, and other events
- Maintain professional memberships applicable to the position
- Perform any additional duties related to the objectives of the Department
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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