Overview:
We are looking for a self-motivated, organized, flexible person to join our team. This is a full-time position, some travel and weekends required.
This position will work closely with both tourism and community partners to create opportunities to further the mission of Visit Southern WV. We strive to impact the area’s economy as we promote southern WV as a premier tourism destination. Responsibilities will include community and partner relationships, group sales and marketing.
Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, be comfortable with public speaking and work well with the public. Experience in the tourism and hospitality sector is preferred.
Position Summary:
This position will work closely with both tourism and community partners to create opportunities to further the mission of Visit Southern WV. We strive to impact the area’s economy as we promote southern WV as a premier tourism destination. Responsibilities will include community and partner relationships, group sales and marketing.
Community / Partner Relations:
- Develop relationships with both tourism and community partners
- Sustain and Strengthen relationships
Create and lead Group Tour Efforts:
- Attend and participate in chosen annual Group Tour Shows
- Continuous follow up with Group Tour Operators interested in coming to southern West Virginia
- Continually identify group tour products in our region
- Develop a relationship with Group Tour Operators and Group Tour Attractions
- Work with specialty groups outside the Group Tour space to bring events to southern WV. Ex: Car Shows, Spartan, etc.
Marketing:
- Communicate with Advertising Reps, collect options that fit our budget and mission to share with director and agency for consideration
- Manage Cooperative Advertising deadlines, assets and partnerships
- Assist with the Annual Visitors Guide: includes maintaining listings, advertising sales, proofing, content consideration, etc. (this is a marketing team project)
- Assist with Specialty Marketing Pieces – ad sales if warranted, proofing and content assistance
Grants:
- Preside as the first point of contact for 2 Grant Assistance Program Cycles
- Manage incoming grants applications and liaison between applicants and the Beckley Raleigh County Marketing Committee
- Assist in applications on behalf of Visit Southern West Virginia, such as internship and accreditation applications
Sustainability:
- Schedule and present Leave No Trace lessons in 5th grade classrooms across Raleigh County
Other Duties:
- Attend events as needed – these will typically fall on weekends
- Participate in continuing education activities and stay current on tourism trends
- Assist in daily office duties, including phones, emails and greeting the public
- Represent Visit Southern WV at area meetings and on boards as deemed appropriate by the Director
Benefits:
- Health Insurance 80/20 company/employee paid
- Dental, life – 100% company paid
- 5% company contribution to 401K
- Personal time off (PTO) – 9.5 hours accrued monthly
- Sick time – 40 hours annually
- Starting Salary 41-43K
- This is an in person position located in Beckley, WV.
Apply – Send Resume to Lisa Strader, Executive Director at lisa@visitwv.com
