Tourism Industry Development Coordinator

Job Overview

The Franklin County Civil Service is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Tourism Recreation Coordinator. This role plays a critical part in effectively working with outside agencies to improve County Tourism. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing recreational trails and locations, grant initiation and administration, and successfully working with various agencies related to the County-wide trail system and related programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation of the County's multi-use Trails Master Plan, working with various agencies;
• Identifies, writes, and administers grants related to tourism, as well as assists in administering all department-related grants;
• Monitors and maintains records of the expenditure of grant-related funds to ensure appropriate use and maximize reimbursement from funding sources;
• Manages the administrative functions of numerous recreational clubs within the County;
• Works with various sports, recreation, and entertainment groups to include attracting, promoting, and hosting events within the County;
• Assists with marketing of special events within the County as directed;
• Maintains signage inventory for multi-use trails;
• Develops, implements, monitors, and enforces a plan for the multi-use trail system;
• Assesses the assets required for supporting the County's multi-use trail system and recommends updates or changes to the Director of Economic Development;
• Works closely with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate work plans, volunteer stewardship agreements, and work performed by volunteers;
• Cordinates work performed by volunteers, working closely with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation;
• Meets with landowners, recreational groups, government officials, and other interested parties for the development and maintenance of trails;
• Performs website maintenance and creates content related to the County's multi-use trails;
• Maintains related social media accounts;
• Assists with marketing of the multi-use trail system;
• Utilizes, maintains, and supports tourism destination management programs;
• Assists with the development of the tourism destination management plan, including annual review, updates, and reporting;
• Prepares a variety of records and reports;
• Organizes and conducts public meetings related to the agency;
• Cordinates and communicates trail grooming schedules within the County;
• Attends trade shows, conferences, trainings, meetings, etc. related to the tourism and the multi-use trail system.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of project management, including planning, oversight, and implementation;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs;
• Good knowledge of principles and practices used in grant proposal applications and grant administration;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to interpret maps, charts, and graphs;
• Ability to create and present reports;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Courteous, tactful.