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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.comTourism 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
Duties: 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. Committee
Duties: 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:
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
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