What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at Texas Tropical Trail?
TEXAS HERITAGE TRAILS REGIONAL PROGRAM
A Regional Tourism Initiative
PLEASE NOTE: job location can be anywhere in lower 20 counties.
TEXAS TROPICAL TRAIL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Texas Tropical Trail Board of Directors seeks an Executive Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the non-profit known as Tropical Trail Region of Texas. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dfT6W_bi. While the job location is listed as Corpus Christi, the Tropical Trail Executive Director can office out of any location in the lower 20 counties that is convenient to them.
A successful Executive Director MUST:
- Manage the virtual office (virtual office is defined as a location that is convenient to Executive Director)
- Proven experience in leadership and management roles
- Abilities in project management and business development
- Expertise in process improvement and operations management
- Effective leadership skills to inspire and guide teams
- Be a self-starter
- Exceptional communication skills
- Be an advocate for heritage tourism
- Have an appreciation and understanding of community involvement
WORK OBJECTIVES: The Texas Tropical Trail Executive Director’s role is critical to building a successful regional heritage tourism program. The executive director is the facilitator for the development, execution and documentation of the heritage trail regional program. The executive director is an advocate, motivator, guide and resource for the communities of the region. In working with local organizations and partner agencies, the executive director strives to enable and empower people, groups and organizations to gain knowledge and skills, assume responsibility and develop and implement ideas for building better heritage tourism destinations and attractions throughout the region.
The executive director is employed by and responsible to the Texas Tropical Trail Region board of directors and supervised by the Chair of the Texas Tropical Trail Region board of directors. The current Board of Directors can assist in the day-to-day activities of the Texas Tropical Trail Region. The Texas Tropical Trail Region is a 501(c) 3 corporation.
The Executive Director is the only office staff.
SYNOPSIS: Over the course of the year, the Executive Director plans and participates in up to 12 Partner Events/Board of Director Meetings across the 20 county region, attends up to two Texas Heritage Trails Program Statewide Meetings at locations out of the region, attends up to four Texas Historical Commission Meetings out of the region, attends Real Places Conference (Austin), represents at trade and travel shows including the Texas State Fair, participates in advocacy that may require travel, and is expected to fulfill the day to day activities required to support the Tropical Trail. The activities of the Executive Director are supported by the Board of Directors and Texas Historical Commission Texas Heritage Trails Program staff.
*Health Insurance: stipend provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Brownsville, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $45,000 - $53,000