Director of Tourism for City of Camden

Overview
This is an exciting adventure with the City of Camden to oversee and coordinate a comprehensive program of tourism development and promotion for the oldest Inland City in South Carolina.

The primary responsibility of the Director of Tourism is to grow tourism-related revenues through the effective use of strategic planning, leadership skills, community assets, industry knowledge and relationships, and evolving marketing practices. Work includes a variety of day-to-day duties involving team management/coordination, marketing and advertising, public relations, social media, event planning and various promotions.

Responsibilities

• The Director of Tourism executes plans and programs to promote and encourage visitation to the area while overseeing all administrative, operating and programming functions of the organization.

Prepares and adheres to the annual budget, secures grants and ensures compliance of the grant reimbursement policies, guide lines and eligibility.

Creates and executes the tourism promotion and integrated marketing plans, including, but not limited to, public relations, advertising, tourism brochures/visitor guides, trade shows, media orientation, social media, tourism website, mailings, familiarization tours and cooperative marketing projects.

Commits to maintaining and strengthening industry knowledge and relationships by attending industry conferences, professional development opportunities, and other regional tourism networking events.

Acts as the public speaker and public relations representative for the City of Camden in ways that strengthen its profile.

Establishes and maintains ongoing effective communication and positive relationships with state and local government, state and local tourism partners (including South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) and the South Carolina Area Tourism Regions (SCATR)), business leaders, travel trade professionals, convention and event planners, and with regional and national industry leaders.

Monitors proposed legislation that will affect the tourism industry.

Requirements

• Excellent in communication (oral and written), and public speaking.

• Outstanding organization and leadership abilities.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general budget, financial reports, and government regulations.

• Ability to write grants, reports, business correspondence, presentations and department plans and procedures.

• Knowledge of tourism sales, marketing and public relations techniques.

• Self-starter with ability to work with others (including board, staff, industry partners, media contacts, advertising reps, volunteers, visitors, government officials, media, etc)

• Knowledge of use of accommodations and hospitality tax is preferred.

• General knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment, modern accounting and bookkeeping methods, policies, procedures and practices.

Join our team as we create memorable experiences through exceptional events!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Camden, SC 29020 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Camden, SC 29020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000