EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TOURIST DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH COORDINATOR

The Wakulla County Tourist Development Council is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Tourist Development Outreach Coordinator to the Wakulla County Tourist Development Council.  This is a 32 hour part time contract position with no benefits.  This highly responsible position requires expertise in administrative, computer and social media skills, marketing and annual planning, management work planning, grant experience including oversight of program contracts and grant documents, financial management; and budget preparation.  The applicant will act as a liaison with the community-at-large, tourism community, county government and county commission to improve the economic impact of TDC activities which may require the need to travel to coordinate with the travel industry and other tourist related organizations including trade shows and seminars and will serve as Wakulla County’s and the TDC’s representative on statewide tourism issues.  

Destination management experience with extensive local knowledge, expertise and implementation of themed events, activities in recreation and nature based activities will be advantageous.  Work is performed under the direction of the Tourist Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners and is evaluated annually on goals set by the Tourist Development Council. Minimum Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent diploma and BS or BA degree from an accredited college in a related field.  Four years of specialized experience may be substituted for college degree. 

To apply, send a resume to Gail Gilman, Chairman, Wakulla County Tourist Development Council, P. O. Box 1263, Crawfordville, FL 32327.  

For information concerning the position please contact Virginia Dekle at 850.926.0919 ext. 716.  Drug screening and background checks are required. Veteran’s preference will be given to qualified applicants. Starting salary will be $20K plus annually dependent upon qualifications. This position closes Friday, July 17, 2015 @ 5:00 p.m.


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