Executive Director - Milwaukee County, WI, United States - Badger Technical Services

Badger Technical Services

Verified Company

Milwaukee County, WI, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:
Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for all operational functions, organizational strategies and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Essential Functions:

Fiscal
− Determines resource allocation among budget items.

− Under the advisement of Board Leadership, oversees the creation of financial reports and annual audit reports in accordance with procedures approved by the Board.

− Develops and implements an annual comprehensive marketing plan, including marketing, advertising, the official destination website, public relations activities and accompanying research to measure results.

− Directs the preparation of the annual budget that supports these activities and presents it to the Board of Directors for approval.

Staff
− Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel; coordinates staff training; oversees implementation of discipline and termination procedures for all staff members.

− Develops and maintains effective organizational policies and ensures all activities are inclusive and implemented within these established policies, guidelines, laws, and ethical standards.

− Establishes goals for the organization and assists staff members to achieve those goals.

− Staffs and maintains a future tourism office to distribute visitor information and respond to inquiries.

− Oversee all administrative, operating, and marketing functions of the organization.

− With Board approval, hires contractors when needed to fulfill the objectives of the strategic plan when those objectives cannot be obtained by regular staff.

Board Relations
− Keeps the Board of Directors informed about business activities, performance opportunities, and recommended courses of action.

− Attends all meetings of the Board and other designated committees in an advisory, non-voting capacity.

− Prepares monthly executive director's report and reports at monthly Board of Directors' meetings; prepares annual report for presentation the Board, Tourism Commission, and throughout the community.

Marketing and Public Relations
− Acts as primary spokesperson for the organization.

− Establishes and maintains ongoing effective communications with stakeholders, government leaders, business and cultural institution leaders and the local tourism industry.

− Represents organization at selected local, state, regional, and national conventions that serve to foster the mission.

− Interfaces with regional and state tourism partners and programs; collaborate with other economic development entities in the region.

− Maintains web site and Facebook pages to ensure they are up to date and accurately reflect the organization's activities and the benefits to the community.

Qualifications
− Knowledge of marketing, business theories, and modern business practices and procedures.

− Ability to implement a vision and create enthusiasm in creating that vision.

− Self-directed and results-oriented.

− Experience in supervision with a proven ability to recruit, train, and develop staff.

− Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse constituencies.

− Ability to foster an inclusive and welcoming organizational culture.

− Five or more years of experience in a senior leadership position, ideally performing destination marketing and management services.

− Strong coaching skills, with the ability to differentiate coaching and management.

− Four-year degree from an academic institution; marketing, sales, or business major preferred.

− Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details at once.

− Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.

− Valid driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicles.

− Willing to travel as required to trade shows, conventions, and continuing education.

Pay:
From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits: