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Marketing Director
The Greenbrier County Convention & Visitors Bureau, set in southeastern West Virginia - home of The Greenbrier resort and one of the region’s most artistic small towns - is seeking an experienced professional to serve as its next Marketing Director. The Marketing Director is responsible for the daily management of the CVB marketing plan, including all print advertising, collateral and website initiatives. Qualified candidates must have a four-year degree in a related field and at least two years related experience in a tourism business setting. Excellent writing and communication skills are a must. Salary is commensurate with experience. For a complete position description, visit www.greenbrierwv.com . Please forward cover letter and resume by January 30, 2009 to: Kara D. Dense, Executive Director, Greenbrier County CVB, P.O. Box 1107, Lewisburg, WV 24901, 304-645-1000, Fax: 304-647-3001, kdense@greenbrierwv.com. (Posted 01/05/09)
Executive Director
Leon County Tourist Development Council, Tallahassee, Fla. The Executive Director serves as the principal administrative officer of the Tourist Development Council and is accountable to the County Administrator in meeting the established policies, goals and objectives of the program as outlined by the Leon County Board of County Commissioners. REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field and a minimum of five years of executive-level experience in the travel or tourist - related industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants are encouraged to visit http://www.leoncountyfl.gov. A completed Leon County Board of County Commission application with resume and references is required. The position is open until filled with a request for first submissions by January 9, 2009. Salary Range: $66,302-$134,264 (Posted 12/12/08)
Executive Director
Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor and Convention Bureau. The Executive Director is the chief administrative executive for the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB), holding overall responsibility for the complete operation of the VCB mission, strategic planning programming, budgeting, staffing and operations. The ED is hired by and reports to the President of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). The VCB exists to provide economic development trough tourism with a focus on Northern Beaufort County. Deadline: December 31, 2008. Submit resume to: jobs@beaufortsc.org. (Posted 12/12/08)
Convention Sales Manager
Pensacola Bay Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Represents the CVB to the convention, corporate and sports markets in order to develop contacts in the assigned areas and market by making sales calls and presentations in order to promote future meetings and events in the Pensacola area. Responsibilities include: daily maintenance of contacts and sales leads and follow up with on going phone calls and presentations in order to promote future meetings and events in the Pensacola area. Represent the CVB at association luncheons, meetings, trade shows, and conventions in order to establish relationships and promote Pensacola as a meeting destination. Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or other related field needed. Experience may be substituted for degree; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Contact/send resume to: Ed Schroeder (eschroeder@visitpensacola.com) (Posted 12/12/08)
Special Events Director
Sandy Springs, Ga. The Special Events Director is responsible for developing and managing the signature events of HSS including, but not limited to The Sandy Springs Festival, Concerts by the Springs, and Ghostly Gathering. Responsibilities include planning, managing and producing events, recruiting sponsors, and coordinating and developing event volunteers. sandysprings.org (Posted 12/12/08)
Internship
Atlanta, Ga. The Southeast Tourism Society internship program allows students to gain valuable work experience while he/she explores future career opportunities and gain work experience while on a rotation schedule through all of the office's departments, including communication, marketing, operations and sales. This rotation exposes the intern to the entire office and provides a general introduction to the tourism industry. Please write to sts@southeasttourism.org if interested.