What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at Goodwin Recruiting?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Director to lead our tourism efforts in Webster Parish. This individual will oversee daily operations, develop marketing strategies, foster community partnerships, and promote local attractions to drive tourism growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tourism, marketing, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive tourism marketing plan for Webster Parish.
- Collaborate with local businesses, hotels, restaurants, and attractions to promote the parish.
- Manage and oversee the tourism budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Coordinate media strategies, advertising campaigns, and public relations efforts.
- Organize tourism-related events and promotional activities.
- Represent Webster Parish at local, regional, and national tourism events and trade shows.
- Build relationships with tourism publications, travel agents, and industry stakeholders.
- Oversee website content, digital marketing, and social media initiatives.
- Prepare reports, analytics, and presentations for the Commission on tourism impact and strategies.
- Work with community organizations to enhance tourism development.
- Actively seek funding and partnerships to fully develop Miller Quarters Park into a premier event destination in Minden. This is a key priority of the commission. The new director will also be responsible for seeking out bids for construction and overseeing the development of the new park.
Dallas McRae
