- Develops cooperative working relationships with business and other tourism representatives to share information to better promote Gloucester as a tourism destination.
- Plans new research-based advertising strategies for current and subsequent years to increase public awareness and visitation.
- Works with County staff, administration, and private contractors on historic building rehabilitation and improvement projects.
- Supervises historical and tourism functions, including the Museum of History and the Visitor Center and Gift Shop.
- Manages and oversees marketing initiatives for the Department, including websites, social media, the Beehive, and other media.
- Performs grant research at local, state, and federal levels. Assists the Director with applications and management of grants.
- Develops, plans, coordinates, and manages new events to attract more out-of-town participants; composes press releases and programs for promotion of such events.
- Oversees the planning and organization of the annual Daffodil Festival. Works with the Festival Coordinator and volunteers to establish the schedule of events while providing leadership and guidance regarding County policies and procedures, budget and use of County facilities and equipment.
- Attends meetings and handles administrative and financial concerns in the absence of the Director.
- Performs other related work as required.
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, tourism, history, or closely related field. Master's Degree preferred.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, special events, public relations, or tourism, and three (3) years of management experience.
- Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Possession of a valid driver's license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
- I do not have a High School diploma or GED
- HS Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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Tourism, Marketing - Gloucester, United States - Gloucester County, VA
Description
Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Gloucester, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 05/07/2024
Description
Hiring Salary: $69,472 (Depending on Qualifications)
Grow your Career, Share your Expertise & Do what you Love while making a Positive difference in our Community; Gloucester County.
Under general supervision, the Tourism, Marketing and Events Manager manages a comprehensive program of tourism development and promotion for Gloucester County. Oversees operation of the Tourism division of the department to include preservation and interpretation of historical resources and structures. Employee manages overall implementation of marketing strategies for the parks and recreation divisions of the department. Employee manages, supervises, and implements all departmental special events including, the annual Gloucester Daffodil Festival.
Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with volunteers, employees, business representatives, agency representatives, and the general public.
Employee reports to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.
Job Highlights
Qualifications
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available
Competitive Pay/Great Benefits
Competitive Wage
Mon-Friday work schedule
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Retirement Benefit
Voluntary Benefits (life, legal, cancer, etc.)
Employee Discounts
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.
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