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Current Positions Available:

Tourism Sales Manager
McKinney Convention & Visitor Bureau
Salary: $44,209 Year
This position subject to close without notice

RESUME ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION

Responsibilities: General supervision is provided by the CVB Director. This position will generate business from the SMERF market – Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal – and Sports Market to bring group business to McKinney . Promote individual travel by developing travel packages with hotels, attractions, events and festivals to sell to the leisure travel and sports market. Develop tour itineraries and packages. Maintain contact through direct mail, telephone or personal sales calls with tour operators, travel agents, and meeting planners to promote the region and develop awareness of McKinney as a leisure destination. Facilitate partnerships with local tourism attractions/organizations to expand current cooperative efforts between the arts community and the hospitality industry. Work with Sports Planners on tournaments and hotel coordination. Assist the director by providing information and stories for local, regional and national press releases to media and trade publications . Develop and implement a tracking and lead distribution system to evaluate the effectiveness of promotional efforts, including relevant sales data, and to record group business to McKinney , including hotel room nights, attraction and restaurant numbers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year degree from an academic institution and/or a minimum of two years related experience.
• Good organizational and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi task
• Sales and marketing experience
• Background in tourism preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Occasional after hours/weekend work required
• Some overnight travel required

Please Apply On-Line at: www.mckinneytexas.org
OR
Send Resume to: applications@mckinneytexas.org
Fax: 972-547-2608

[posted 4/30/08]

Tourism Sales Manager
Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau
Waco, Texas

Starting Salary: $27,300 - $33, 238 Annually DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for tourism sales program including attending tourism trade shows, some consumer shows, and fulfillment. Work with the State of Texas on sales missions (state TICs, state domestic, contiguous state markets). Manage our participation in American Bus Association, Texas Travel Counselors, Brazos Trail, South Central Motorcoach Association, and other tourism related organizations. Work with Waco attractions, hotels and other partners; attend various meetings to keep in contact with these partners including Museum Association of Waco, Music Association Central Texas, DOS, Waco Hotel/Motel Association, and others. Help put on events such as Showcase Waco and National Tourism Week activities. Conduct Wild About Waco training. Provide step-on guides, schedule welcome receptions, create hotel RFP's, plan tour itineraries. Work with marketing team on print ad placement recommendations and Tour Planner Guide, help create new brochures of walking tours for tourists. Supervise the Tourist Information Center with 2 full-time and 2 part-time staff. Manage retail gift shop operation and grow revenues. Perform daily posting of gift show receipts; maintain inventory. Requires travel. Works in a combination of a climate controlled office and outdoor environments. May be exposed to seasonal weather changes while at event site.

Education and experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, Marketing or in a related field is required. (two years of related experience may be substituted for each year of required education). Two years experience in a related field is required.

Application process: Visit www.waco-texas.com and click on “City Jobs” for application instructions. The formal job title is Community Relations Specialist, Req. #7043.

[posted 4/30/08]

Civic/Convention Center Manager
New Braunfels, TX

Duties: Participates with Convention & Visitors Bureau staff in promoting the Civic/Convention Center for future use and to ensure success of all events. Conducts tours of the Civic/Convention Center to show prospective clients the availability of suitable space for conventions, shows, meetings, concerts, galas, exhibits, and other events. Manages resources to ensure each event is provided with qualified services to open facilities, clean premises, complete set-up and required service items; verifies client's requirements for space, equipment needed, move-in and move-out time, availability of electrical and other connections; explains City policies and ordinances relating to fire codes, security, safety, signage, additional labor, insurance and other related issues, as well as external services such as catering, security, and event decoration. Coordinates with City departments and affiliated and/or contracted service organizations to arrange for services, equipment, materials, and other needs; coordinates efforts of caterers, decorators, audio-visual, stagehands, etc., when organizing set-up requirements. Evaluates the event coordination process and recommends improvements. Uses event information sheets, diagrams, and other written and/or oral communications to provide related City departments and affiliated organizations with adequate information to properly achieve completion of event set-ups; performs follow-up with City departments and external service organizations to ensure that all necessary information has been provided prior to events. Monitors and supervises events in progress to ensure tenant and client requests are met. Manages and participates in the development and administration of the division budget. Manages assigned staff and activities to maintain Civic/Convention Center in a safe condition and to meet community needs; provides leadership to assure that facilities are maintained and events are coordinated in alignment with the City's strategic objectives, State and Federal laws, and within budget constraints. Supervises the hiring, orientation, performance evaluation and termination of all assigned staff members. Develops procedures, forms, guidelines, and training programs for all assigned staff members; develops and maintains event records, systems, and procedures, as well as written and oral reports and presentations. Attends public hearings and meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Marketing, Communications, Business Management, Facility Management or a related field, AND five (5) year's experience of increasing responsible professional experience in area of civic/convention facilities, public facility, public facility management, major events coordination OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Target Hiring Range : $48,783 – $59,709 per year based on experience and qualifications

If interested, please visit http://www.nbtexas.org/jobs to download an application and to see full posting.

[posted 4/17/08]

Visitor Center  Supppot & Sales
Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Starting Salary: $22,000-$26,000 Annually DOE
Deadline: April 30, 2008

Manages the day-to-day operations, including the volunteer staff and inventory of the Visitor Information Center (VIC).  Provides successful sales services for the Official Map of New Braunfels and  Visitor Center marketing programs.  Assists the department in the development and timely dissemination of local and regional marketing materials. Performs marketing and tourism activities for the Convention and Visitors' Bureau . Provides secondary coverage for the Convention Sales department.  Will provide direct assistance to other  Chamber/ Convention and Visitor's Bureau special events.

HS graduation or equivalent with 1-3 years of administrative experience required, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be available to work weekends and after hours.  Resume with references required.

Send resume and references to nbcc@nbcham.org or fax to 830-625-7918.

[posted 4/17/08]

Convention Sales Manager
Greater New  Braunfels Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau

New Braunfels has officially moved into the Convention market with the opening of  the new Kongresshalle.  Our new Convention Center in the heart of our historic city shines as landmark facility for our growing community. Get in on the ground floor of this exciting project and lead the way with outstanding sales and unlimited opportunity in a City known for world class attractions.

Education and/or Experience : Candidate should possess at least 3 years track record of successful sales experience in the convention and trade show industries. Prior related work experience requirements would include hotel, convention bureau or meeting industry sales experience.

Job Description: Under direction of the  Director of the Bureau , performs all task associated with the solicitation and sales of convention and meeting business for the  greater New Braunfels area within the  R egional and State  association markets .  Other projects as assigned by the  New Braunfels Convention  ion & Visitor Bureau's Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include solicitation and booking of prospective new as well as repeat convention and meeting business through comprehensive and professional sales presentations to include personal sales calls, tradeshows, telemarketing, bid book preparation, e-mail and other written correspondence targeted  to the regional market as  outlined by the  Bureau Director.  Maintain a close and positive working relation with  New Braunfels hotel partners,  as convention center and hospitality partners, representing them and working in tandem with them in a very competitive industry market place. Must be able to travel 40% or as required and have a valid Texas Driver's License, Class C.

Please submit all resumes by  fax or e-mail:
New Braunfels Convention and Visitor Bureau
Attention  Donna Meurin, Administrative Asst. to Director
No phone inquiries please. No relocation package will be offered.
830-625-7918 Fax, nbcc@nbcham.org

[posted 4/17/08]

Director of Tourism Development
Belton Chamber of Commerce

Market the city of Belton meeting facilities, services, accommodations, and attractions to potential groups, organizations, conventions and the leisure traveler. Implement services plan to meet the hospitality needs of all conventions, trade shows, special events, motor coach markets, group tours and individual visitors. Work closely with all elements of the travel industry to provide an uncompromising level of service to Belton visitors. Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/related field or minimum 5 years experience in the marketing/sales field.

Send Resume & 3 References to:
Stephanie O'Banion
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 659
Belton, Texas 76513

View a full description (PDF)

[posted 4/8/08]

Public Relations and Advertising Manager
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas

Position Description
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has an opening for an energetic and dynamic Public Relations and Advertising Manager. Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Public Relations and Advertising Manager is responsible for managing public relations, media relations, and advertising.  Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Foster and maintain press relations.
2. Develop and implement media strategy, including writing and distributing press releases, media statements, and media images as required.
3. Maintain Museum exhibit and event listings in print and on-line media.
4. Work with advertisers, outside agencies, and Museum staff to develop and execute advertising strategies, design, placement, and budget.
5. Analyze advertising initiatives and other marketing programs.
6. Coordinate photography sessions for external and internal needs, including news media, documentary films, Museum events, and Museum publications/website.
7. Cultivate media promotional support for Museum activities and programs.
8. Research and write articles for tourism, historical, and Museum publications.
9. Manage press room area of Museum website, including image gallery.
10. Direct Museum speakers bureau.

Required Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:

• A sound knowledge of public relations and advertising concepts, practices, and procedures in a museum or non-profit environment
• A bachelor's degree in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or related field, bachelor's degree
• Minimum two years related experience required.

Instructions for Applying
To apply, send cover letter, resume and application (downloadable Word or PDF file available at www.jfk.org) to: employment@jfk.org

[posted 3/31/08]

Executive Director
First Night Austin
Austin, TX

First Night Austin, a nonprofit organization that produces a family-friendly celebration of arts and the new year, seeks a visionary and seasoned Executive Director who can take our organization to new levels of sustainability and artistic excellence.  Proven fundraising skills, systems focus, and collaborative leadership approach a must. Send letter of interest, resume, three references, and three-year salary history to apply@firstnightaustin.org by March 31, 2008. Visit www.firstnightaustin.org for a detailed job description and additional information.

[posted 3/10/08]

Clerk 1 (two vacancies)
Copper Breaks State Park

$8.78/hour part time positions
Schedule days off other than Saturday and Sunday
Hours other than 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Must be able to adjust to changing schedules.
Conditions: works under supervision of Office Manager.
Must follow agency work rules, standards of performance, dress standards
Responsibilities: Customer service, providing information to the public, revenue collection, license and permit sales, product sales, report preparation, data entry, general cleaning of office and headquarters, and other clerical work.
Education: Completion of 8th grade
Preferred experience: One year of experience in customer service and cash handling.
Deadline: All applications must be received at the park office by close of business
on Monday March 3, 2008.
Applications:
Copper Breaks State Park
777 Park Rd 62
Quanah, Tx 79252
Fax: 940-839-4332

[posted 2/20/08

Additional Industry Job Postings:
Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus