Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $72,716.80
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Alachua County is a vibrant local government entity dedicated to fostering community development and promoting the unique cultural, historical, and recreational assets of the area. As part of its commitment to enhancing the visitor experience and boosting the local economy, the County operates a comprehensive tourist development program. This program is designed to increase awareness, generate leads, and attract conferences, conventions, meetings, and group business to the County's hospitality venues, thereby stimulating economic growth and employment opportunities within the community. The tourist development office works closely with a broad range of stakeholders including local businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in tourism, public relations, business administration, hotel/restaurant management, marketing, journalism, or a related program
- two years of hotel management, hotel sales, or travel agent experience
- valid Florida driver license
- motor vehicle record that meets Alachua County policy #6-7 requirements
- successful completion of all applicable pre-hire and ongoing background checks
- availability and willingness to work during declared disasters or emergencies
- ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- ability to sit, talk, hear, reach, and be mobile as part of physical job demands
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in tourism, public relations, business administration, hotel/restaurant management, marketing, journalism, or a related program
- two years of hotel management, hotel sales, or travel agent experience
- equivalent combination of related training and experience
- ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
- ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- ability to plan and organize work and manage time
- ability to work independently with limited review
Job Duties
- Exudes a positive customer service focus
- advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values
- supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including interviewing, hiring, and training employees
- planning, assigning, and directing work
- appraising performance
- rewarding and disciplining employees
- addressing work-related complaints and resolving problems
- develops editorial calendar and creates targeted, effective media pitches and editorial submissions that increase exposure of tourist development
- assists with creating and/or enhancing the marketing plan for Alachua County Tourist Development and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress toward specific program objectives
- represents tourist development program at public meetings as necessary
- meets with local educational faculty, staff, clubs and organizations, government agencies, and associations to develop community relations and promote available assistance
- works closely with local business community to communicate the Tourist Development vision and involve them in servicing meetings and conventions
- develops programs/resources for community stakeholders to support advertising efforts
- develops and/or assists in development, implementation, and maintenance of related computer programs
- evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing program objectives and coordinates activities with other County departments
- provides strategic direction for prospecting and qualifying clients to develop sales accounts for meetings, conventions, and trade shows
- assists with maintaining accreditation standards and compliance with policy and processes
- reports to advisory boards on advertising efficiencies, budget expenditure, and outcomes
- oversees special projects and assists with new tourism product development and initiatives
- oversees and develops weekly events guide to increase engagement
- reviews invoices and ensures contract compliance by vendors and consultants
- conducts stakeholder and consumer research and advises on emerging market opportunities
- provides creative content direction for internal projects and outside vendors
- drives a vehicle to perform required duties
- performs duties with professionalism and urgency
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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