Postings
of Current Job Vacancies
Listed are some current vacancies within the tourism industry.
Updated February 2010
Tourism
Services Manager
San Marcos Convention
& Visitors Bureau
San Marcos,
Texas (posted 02/07/10)
Salary:
$2,667.00 per month
Closing
Date: Open until filled
Tourism
Services Manager coordinates the servicing of contracted
and
prospective
conferences and events generating visitors to San Marcos and oversees
the
daily operations
of the Tourist Information Center.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Act as the
liaison between San Marcos entities and the meeting planner by assisting
in seeking/suggesting
alternative locations for events.
Service varied
sizes of conferences and events (generating visitors to San Marcos)
with emphasis
on both customer satisfaction and fulfillment of services.
Develop and
conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations
Comprehensive
knowledge of all of all SM hotels, SM bed and breakfasts
restaurants,
attractions, and meeting and event facilities.
Oversee the
day-to-day operation of the Tourist Information Center (TIC).
Organize,
recruit, train and maintain a pool of volunteers to assist in all
areas, including
monthly scheduling
of Visitor Center workers, fulfillment, hospitality greeters, etc.
Manages the
scheduling of staff, both volunteer and paid during operating hours.
Ensure that
any and all visitors to the facility are taken care of in a friendly,
courteous
and knowledgeable
manner.
Maintain daily
visitor data for local and state reports.
Prepare newsletters,
letters, correspondence, etc.
Participate
in special promotions sponsored by the SMCVB such as events,
meetings, luncheons,
conferences, and trade and travel shows.
Ensure a cohesive
working relationship with all department staff, city personnel,
public officials and area tourism partners (retail, attraction,
cultural and hotel).
Perform additional
duties as needed to accomplish the goals and objectives of the
SMCVB.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university in Hospitality,
Tourism,
Marketing and/or
Communications.
Five (5) years
of work experience in hospitality, tourism, tour operations, tourism
event servicing,
conference servicing, and/or marketing, which includes two (2) years
experience in
a supervisory capacity.
Texas Driver
License with an acceptable record.
Schedule:
Varied
Submit
Resume and Cover Letter to:
Rebecca Ybarra-Ramirez
communications@sanmarcostexas.com
For a complete
job description, please send your request to communications@sanmarcostexas.com
.
Communications
Manager
San Marcos
Convention & Visitors Bureau
San Marcos,
Texas (posted 02/07/10)
Salary:
$2,834.00 per month
Closing
Date: Open until filled
The
Communications Manager manages the promotion of San Marcos
events,
activities and
attractions that will attract visitors to San Marcos as well as
educate and
promote the
tourism efforts and value of the San Marcos Convention and Visitor
Bureau
(SMCVB) in the
San Marcos community.
Responsibilities:
Oversees the
operations of the communication, public relations and media relations
of the SMCVB.
Develop communication
objectives, communication plans and promotional plans.
Identify local,
regional, statewide, national and international (Mexico) media to
promote San
Marcos events, attractions, nature, outdoor recreation and unique
activities and
help bring positive media attention to San Marcos; decide what to
communicate
to them; and the best forms of communication to use.
Create, design,
proofread, edit, organize, and distribute publications such as news
releases, monthly
newsletters, e-newsletters, promotional materials, in-house
brochures, speeches,
articles, etc.
Ongoing
review and maintenance of official websites and associated social
media
networks used
to help promote San Marcos as a tourist destination.
Solicit, compile
and insure editorial accuracy and partner inclusion in the visitors
guide and all
other niche publications.
Coordinate
with area event organizers to provide information and promotional
assistance and
to submit event press releases to media.
Prepare letters,
proposals, correspondence, etc.
Keep staff
and tourism partners up to date with tourism industry news.
Participate
in special promotions sponsored by the SMCVB such as events,
meetings, luncheons,
conferences, and trade and travel shows.
Ensure a
cohesive working relationship with all department staff, city personnel,
public officials and area tourism partners (retail, attraction,
cultural and hotel).
Perform additional
duties as needed to accomplish the goals of the SMCVB.
Qualifications::
Bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university in Hospitality,
Tourism,
Marketing, Journalism
and/or Communications.
Five (5) years
of work experience in hospitality, tourism, tour operations, public
relations, marketing,
and/or public administration, which includes two (2) years
experience in
a supervisory capacity.
Texas Driver
License with an acceptable record.
Schedule:
Varied
Submit Resume
and Cover Letter to:
Rebecca Ybarra-Ramirez
communications@sanmarcostexas.com
For a complete
job description, please send your request to communications@sanmarcostexas.com
.
President
Athens Chamber
of Commerce
Athens, Texas
(posted 01/27/10)
Reports to:
Chairman of the Board, but is accountable to the entire board of
directors
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Closing
Date: Open until filled
Summary:
This full-time
position is responsible for the general management and coordination
of all
organizational
activities of the Athens Chamber of Commerce. The President also
serves as the corporate secretary for the organization. Directs
all planning to carry out chamber objectives and implement chamber
policies. This position works a 40-hour week with occasional
nights and weekends.
Minimum
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements:
High School
Diploma or its equivalent; Degree in business administration, marketing
or public relations is preferred but not required. Three to five
years experience in related field is preferred. Certified Association
Executive, Certified Chamber Executive, and/or U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Institute of Organizational Management certification is a plus.
Possession of an
appropriate
valid Texas drivers license.
Essential
Job Functions:
Program of Work: Guides the development of the chamber's overall
program of work. Is
responsible
for directing and implementing - with the aid of the staff and volunteer
workers - all
policies adopted
by the board of directors. Initiates programs, prepares budgets
and marketing
plan.
Committees: Supervises or delegates supervision and management of
all committees. Assists the board of directors and executive committee
in recruiting and selecting qualified personnel for committee assignment.
Directs appointments to committees. Directs or organizes
specific projects.
Initiates agendas and coordinates with chairpersons. Staffs committee
meetings, plans and arranges meetings and supervises the preparation
of notices, reports, committee lists and
other materials.
Policy: In consultation with the board of directors and the executive
committee, plans long-range policies to help achieve the important
business and community goals. Reviews projects or proposals originating
in committee or elsewhere and recommends proper committee assignment
if needed. Places projects or proposals on the agenda with recommendations
for board action. Works with staff and/or committees to implement
policies or projects. Coordinates and counsels with people or committees
on work procedures and goals.
Coordinates
work of all committees. Records policies. Initiates programs, prepares
budgets and marketing plan. Keeps open communication among board
members, committee chairs, staff, public and media.
Personnel: Has general responsibility for all personnel, including
recruiting, hiring and firing.
Conducts regular
conferences to help staff understand job assignments and the organization's
program of work
and training. Counsels individual staff members. Responsible for
maintaining
staff morale,
staff records and procedures manual.
Finance: Has general responsibility for management of the organization's
finances. Prepares
annual budget
in conjunction with the finance committee. Develops general plans
for meeting
the budget.
Submits budget for approval of the board of directors; approves
all specific
expenditures
under the budget adopted by the board. Recommends to the board of
directors
adjustments
to staff salaries within prescribed parameters; directs office maintenance,
including replacement of equipment. Prepares or directs preparation
of financial statements on monthly or quarterly basis for board
of directors.
Membership Maintenance: Directs all membership solicitation efforts,
including solicitation of
new members
and maintenance of current members. Oversees record keeping for
such purposes. Prepares and assists in development of a membership
campaign, along with other material pertinent to membership promotion.
Compiles statistical information for use in upgrading members. Directs
preparation of prospect lists for membership solicitation. Directs
follow-up or contact of all delinquent members for renewal of membership.
Suggests committee
involvement
for members.
Record keeping: Directs the keeping of proper membership financial
records, including proper billing, recording of dues, and classification.
Directs maintenance of all current membership files, and maintenance
of master prospect card files. Prepares and maintains reports concerning
membership and finance for offices and directors. Handles all correspondence
to members regarding membership status or change in status in reference
to dues, assignees, due dates or other membership information.
Member and Public Relations: Responsible for all communication to
the membership and
general public.
This includes: correspondence, prepares or directs the preparation
of all
correspondence,
refers mail to proper staff for answering or other disposition;
official
publications,
prepares or directs the preparation of official chamber publications
such as
pamphlets, bulletins,
newsletters, magazines, columns and the like; news releases, prepares
or directs the preparation of articles or fact sheets reflecting
the views of the organization or the
reporting of
projects or activities, serves as contact between organization and
media, maintains publicity files: photographs, biographies, clippings
and other materials needed for articles or features.
Public Speaking: Represents the organization at appropriate meetings.
May speak or find others to speak about community and chamber activities.
Community and Governmental Affairs: Maintains close liaison with
all groups in the
community. Counsels
on developments affecting the business community. Reviews and
evaluates
legislation, pending or proposed, which will have an immediate or
future impact on chamber goals and policies, and refers to proper
committee for study and future action.
Send
resume to:
Michael Morrison
Chairman
chairman@suddenlinkmail.com
PO Box 2600
Athens, TX
75751
Convention
Center Operations Manager
Cleburne CVB/Conference
Center
Cleburne, Texas
(posted 01/27/10)
Salary:
Full-Time (Exempt) $35,000 - $40,000 Yr.
Closing
Date: Open until filled
General Job Descriptions:
Plan, finalize, set-up and coordinate events and programs
to maximize usage and rental of the conference center while providing
high quality services. Assist CVB Director in operating and reporting
on Convention Center activities. Assist in booking local meetings
and events and maintain all related paperwork.
Schedules and
supervises all full-time, part-time and community service support
staff.
Responsible
for training staff, ordering and maintaining all necessary supplies
and overseeing day-to-day routine maintenance of the facility.
Specific
Duties
Under limited
supervision is responsible for the overall coordination of events
set-up, caterers, security, suppliers, vendors, etc. that are scheduled
at the Conference Center. Schedules support staff, orders supplies,
assists CVB Director in budgetary process and is responsible for
the day-to-day operation of the Conference Center.
1. Operations
Functions Prepares facility and function rooms for meetings and
events as scheduled. Provides outside vendor information as requested.
Monitors and insures meetings and events are secure. Assists in
planning and provides internal coordinating services to execute
all customer meetings and events. Assists in maintaining meeting
and events calendar and prepares related documentation as required.
Maintains contact with customer before, during and after the meeting
or event to insure arrangements are satisfactory. Assesses and collects
all outstanding fees for rental of facilities.
2. Sales/Customer Service
Functions Finalize booked meetings and events, offer facility
tours to walk-in customers, document telephone/email inquires and
notify CVB staff when information needs to be mailed to potential
customers. Quote and book meetings and events within the parameters
outlined by the CVB Director.
3. Administration
Provide assistance to the CVB Director for planning and oversee
routine day-to-day building maintenance, purchasing, outside vendors
and caterers. Maintain associated meeting and event records and
documentation using Conference Center software programs when appropriate.
Oversee maintaining all facility equipment and inventory.
4. Flexible
Work Schedule Must be willing to work irregular hours and have
flexible scheduled hours for days off.
5. Ensure successful
Conference Center facility daily operations and specific meeting
and event coordination through planning, vendor information, scheduling,
customer contact and facility set-up.
6. Ensure services
are provided in a cost-effective, timely and professional manner.
7. Ensure facility is
secure and maintained before, during and following all events.
Qualifications
Position requires
three to five years of management experience with a Conference Center
or conference hotel with multi-meeting rooms. Prefer a minimum two
year college degree in facility/hospitality administration but will
consider experience in lieu of degree.
Knowledge of
office, business and budgetary procedures; city policies, rules
and regulations; applied health and alcohol laws and regulations.
Ability to organize
and supervise all sizes of groups and diverse types of meetings
and events, enforce policies and procedures, make management decisions
on the spur of the moment, work irregular hours and schedules, perform
a variety of physical skills including but not limited to lifting
up to 50 lbs, moving tables and chairs and other equipment as necessary.
Ability to
operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to telephone,
PC, copy/fax machine, calculator, kitchen appliances and basic knowledge
of sound and light equipment.
Must be able
to pass a criminal and credit background check and provide three
business references
Send
resume to:
Carl Watson,
CVB Director
Cleburne Chamber
of Commerce
Convention &
Visitors Bureau
1511 W. Enders
Cleburne, TX
76033
P: (817) 645-2455
F: (817) 641-3069
cwatson@cleburnechamber.com
Tourism
Director
Uvalde
Area Chamber of Commerce
Uvalde,
Texas (posted 01/25/10)
Reports
to: Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce
Job
Type: Full-Time M-F 8 am - 5 pm
Salary:
$35,000 +/- DOQ
Closing
Date: Open until filled
General
Statement of Job
Under
minimal supervision, performs administrative and marketing duties
for the Tourism Division of the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce.
Work involves marketing Uvalde County to promote tourism, stimulate
overnight lodging, and enhance economic development. Employee is
also responsible for directing the operations of the Visitor's Center.
Reports to the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce.
Specific
Duties and Responsibilities
Markets
Uvalde County to promote tourism and stimulate economic development;
prepares
and
executes national and international marketing plans; prepares and
releases press kit to media, tour operators, travel writers and
travel agents.
Oversees
operations of the Tourism Division; directs all administrative matters
including budget.
Prepares
and defends annual budget; prepares and submits grant applications
for matching funds.
Works
with the Tourism Advisory Council, established by the Board of Directors,
to develop
strategies
and programs to promote tourism.
Gathers
data and prepares quarterly tourism situation analysis for the Board
of Directors.
Coordinates
special events.
Create
and/or oversee the production and updates for promotional materials
including County Brochure , marketing materials for events, and
website.
Participates
in radio talk shows; provides current and updated information to
the press.
Represents
the County in joint planning sessions to establish regional tourism
activities; serves on many local committees that enhance tourism
and foster economic development.
Attends
meetings, seminars, conventions, and workshops to further knowledge,
stay informed of the changes in the tourism industry, and exchange
information.
Prepares
and delivers speeches to both local and regional civic and governmental
organizations on Tourism.
Minimum
Training and Experience
Bachelor's
degree in marketing, public relations, or a closely related field,
and 1 to 2 years experience in marketing or public relations work;
or any combination of training and experience which provide the
required skills, knowledge and abilities. Training in Tourism Destination
Development/Marketing or Travel Management preferred.
Send
Resume to:
Wendy
Speer
Executive
Director
Uvalde
Area Chamber of Commerce
300
E. Main, Uvalde , TX 78801
(830)278-3361
Executive
Director Assistant
Convention and
Visitors Bureau / Main Street
Graham, TX (posted
12/30/09)
Reports to:
Executive Director of CVB/Main Street
Job Type: Full-Time
M-F 8 am - 5 pm
Salary: $27,000
+/- DOQ
Closing
Date: Open until filled
Definition:
Responsible for providing
administrative and coordinating support for the Executive Director
for the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Main Street.
Essential
Job Functions:
Performs both assigned and independent staff work, skilled administrative
and operational duties such as answering phone calls, recording
the minutes from various meetings, making copies, preparing Board
agenda packets, preparing City Council documents, filing, grant
writing, program development, meeting and special event organization,
drafting letters; memos, manuals, and editorials, and makes recommendations
for improving service delivery
Develops and coordinates reports as assigned by the Executive Director
and maintains updated status information on these assignments
Works with various vendors in purchasing needed products at the
direction of the Executive Director
Prepares visitor packets and distributes as requested
Creates and maintains databases
Handles website correspondence as needed
Mails out correspondence
Assists in all marketing and advertising efforts as directed by
the Executive Director
Facilitates information flow and follow-up between the Executive
Director, City Council, CVB and Main Street Boards, Chamber of Commerce,
residents, visitors, businesses community organizations and implements
directions from the Executive Director on his/her behalf
Investigates visitor, citizen, customer, staff and council concerns,
researches issues involved, consults pertinent internal departments,
analyzes and shares findings, coordinates and facilitates action
taken by departments when necessary, directly communicates with
the general public for identification of service needs and addresses
concern with appropriate written, verbal or in-person follow-up
on behalf of the City/CVB/Main Street
Requires giving direction and supervising volunteers, assistants,
seasonal employees, interns and temporary employees when applicable
Represents the Executive Director and the City/CVB/Main Street at
various civic, community, City Council, and city staff meetings
when requested; prepares material for such meetings, and makes formal
presentations when requested
Works directly when needed with various boards and City Council
Generates sponsor leads and works with sponsors as needed
Works to create a more productive and efficient work environment
Develops advertising materials as directed by the Executive Director
Regular and punctual attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor Degree preferred but relevant experience will be considered
Minimum of two years experience in a professional environment
Computer and software program experience or working knowledge of
Word, Power Point, Access, Excel, E-mail, and the Internet. Working
knowledge or must be willing to learn Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Valid Drivers License
Experience working with the public
Must have a positive team building attitude
Must be able to lift objects up to 30 pounds
Must be able to work some evenings and weekends when required.
Send
resume to:
Jessica James,
Executive Director
Graham CVB/Main
Street
458 Oak Street
Graham, Texas
76450
jessicajames@grahamtexas.net
866-549-0401
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Executive
Director
Vernon Chamber
of Commerce
Vernon, TX
(posted 11/29/09)
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Applications
Accepted until December 18, 2009 with interviews expected to be
conducted the week of January 4, 2010.
Position
Description:
The
Vernon Chamber of Commerce in Vernon , Texas is seeking an outstanding
individual to become our next Executive Director.
The
candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Chamber day
to day activities, to include recruitment and maintenance of membership;
overseeing the income and expenditures; promoting the city and the
community; and organizing Chamber functions. There should be a strong
emphasis on business retention, marketing and tourism. The Executive
Director will be responsible for establishing the budget for Chamber
and Tourism.
Responsibilities:
General management and coordination of all non-profit organizational
activities.
General
Duties:
Assists in and provides staff support for the development of a program
of work and budget to
implement
the program of work.
Provides
staff support and management for committees of organization.
In
consultation with the Chamber Board of Directors and at their direction,
develop both long-range policies and goals for the Chamber.
Shall
have general responsibility for all matters of finance (i.e. Chamber
and Tourism budgets, all finance campaigns and accounting systems.)
Shall
organize and coordinate all membership solicitations/recruitment,
maintenance of current members and contact of all delinquent members.
Shall
be responsible for all correspondence, publication, news releases
and public speaking engagements in the name of the Chamber.
Shall
develop and maintain beneficial relationships with business, civic,
education and community leaders.
Shall be self-motivated, disciplined and energetic.
Shall be responsible for coordination, staffing and support for
all committees of the Chamber.
Committee
Duties:
Shall be responsible for keeping all records for committee work
and Chamber Board of Directors meetings and projects.
Shall
assist, when called upon, in the nomination of members to the Chamber
Board and Chamber committees.
Shall
be responsible to the Board of Directors for all committees being
adequately funded and
their
adherence to the budget.
Accountability:
Shall be directly accountable to the Board of Directors.
Position
Requirements:
Candidate
must have excellent communication and organizational skills and
be able to handle any situation diplomatically. Must have a Bachelors
degree or at least three years of related experience, business administration,
marketing, communication or related fields.
Resumes:
Send cover letter, resume, references, Current/Last Salary and Salary
Requirements to:
Mr. Robert Webb
P.O. Box 2044
Vernon , Texas
76385
If you would like
to post a position vacancy, e-mail your position in Word format
to:
bridgette@tacvb.org
Texas Association of Convention
& Visitor Bureaus
Bridgette Snyder
Executive Director
Phone: 361.749.0467 |