Job Opportunity - Director of Wakulla Environmental Institute

Job Opportunity - Please share with qualified candidates To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: Thursday, January 22, 2015 Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Committee and/or the hiring authority.   TITLE: Director of Wakulla Environmental Institute   POSITION NO.: MP7DWI01   SECTION: Wakulla Environmental Institute (WEI)   HOURS: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday, hours may vary.  Must be available days, evenings, and weekends on some occasions.   CONTACT: Human Resources (850) 201-8510 or via email at humres@tcc.fl.edu MAJOR FUNCTION:  The Director of Wakulla Environmental Institute is a managerial professional position. The primary responsibility of the person in this position will be to develop, market and direct WEI’s International Ecotourism Program and Comprehensive Hospitality Program, including development of a one hundred (100) item menu of tourist activities/trips/opportunities for visitors to Wakulla. The person in this  position will identify grant opportunities, write grants, and manage program grants. The Director will assist the Executive Director in all facets of leading and directing the WEI, as needed, and assume duties of the Executive Director in the Executive Director’s absence. MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:  A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum five (5) years leadership experience at state, regional and local levels with an emphasis on administrative and strategic planning, economic development for communities, tourism, marketing and grant-writing, OR a High School Diploma and a minimum of 10 years leadership experience at state, regional and local levels with an emphasis on strategic planning, economic development for communities, tourism marketing and grant-writing.  Previous experience as an Executive Director or Director of an environmental or tourism organization.  A minimum of 5 years of experience in:   Leading and directing a tourism development office, or organization Developing broad-based tourism initiatives Developing regional tourism marketing programs Conducting intrinsic resource studies that identify and describe natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources Integrating natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources into tourist opportunities throughout the region. Writing and implementing grants SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:   Knowledge of the Wakulla community’s culture, history, government, workforce, professional association, community associations, and natural resources. Knowledge of best practices for sustainability. Knowledge of the processes of program development from creation to fruition. Knowledge of social media strategies. Skilled in developing tourist opportunity packages. Skilled in marketing to attract tourists to the Big Bend Region Skilled in effective interpersonal skills. Skilled in effective consensus building strategies. Skilled in problem solving. Skilled in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and web based applications. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to market the opportunities offered by WEI locally, state-wide, nationally and internationally. Ability to work with community partners to develop tourist related opportunities. Ability to design, manage, and deliver tourist activities and opportunities (i.e. day-trips, weekend trips, extended stays). Ability to lead programs and teams effectively. Ability to prepare and analyze reports and departmental budgets. Ability to supervise staff and work assignments. Ability to work independently and make independent judgments.     PREFERENCE: Previous or current involvement in the Wakulla community, through job-related or volunteer activities, is preferred. Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimumrequirement for veterans' preference claim.  Note:  Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission. ***TCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify Employer *** The College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.  Tallahassee Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.  Inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Renae Tolson, Equity Officer, Room 146 Administration Building, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850) 201-8510,tolsonr@tcc.fl.edu All persons are encouraged to apply. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources at (850) 201-8510. Applicants being considered for employment with Tallahassee Community College will be required to submit to a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check that will include fingerprinting. If an applicant is found to have a disqualifying offense outlined in section 1012.315, Florida Statutes, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Job Location Tallahassee, Florida, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary 52,264.00 - 60,518.00 USD

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