Overview: Executive Director
Reporting to the Board of Directors, our ideal candidate will direct and lead organization towards its mission of driving economic impact through destination marketing and enhancement of the visitor experience. The candidate will demonstrate a history of leadership for marketing, tourism development, and visitor services.
The Executive Director is responsible for all operational functions, organizational strategies and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Essential Functions:
Fiscal
? Determines resource allocation among budget items.
? Under the advisement of Board Leadership, oversees the creation of financial reports and annual audit reports in accordance with procedures approved by the Board.
? Develops and implements an annual comprehensive marketing plan, including marketing, advertising, the official destination website, public relations activities and accompanying research to measure results.
? Directs the preparation of the annual budget that supports these activities and presents it to the Board of Directors for approval.
Staff
? Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel; coordinates staff training; oversees implementation of discipline and termination procedures for all staff members.
? Develops and maintains effective organizational policies and ensures all activities are inclusive and implemented within these established policies, guidelines, laws, and ethical standards.
? Establishes goals for the organization and assists staff members to achieve those goals.
? Staffs and maintains a future tourism office to distribute visitor information and respond to inquiries.
? Oversee all administrative, operating, and marketing functions of the organization.
? With Board approval, hires contractors when needed to fulfill the objectives of the strategic plan when those objectives cannot be obtained by regular staff.
Board Relations
? Keeps the Board of Directors informed about business activities, performance opportunities, and recommended courses of action.
? Attends all meetings of the Board and other designated committees in an advisory, non-voting capacity.
? Prepares monthly executive directors report and reports at monthly Board of Directors meetings; prepares annual report for presentation the Board, Tourism Commission, and throughout the community.
Marketing and Public Relations
? Acts as primary spokesperson for the organization.
? Establishes and maintains ongoing effective communications with stakeholders, government leaders, business and cultural institution leaders and the local tourism industry.
? Represents organization at selected local, state, regional, and national conventions that serve to foster the mission.
? Interfaces with regional and state tourism partners and programs; collaborate with other economic development entities in the region.
? Maintains web site and Facebook pages to ensure they are up to date and accurately reflect the organizations activities and the benefits to the community.
Qualifications
? Knowledge of marketing, business theories, and modern business practices and procedures.
? Ability to implement a vision and create enthusiasm in creating that vision.
? Self-directed and results-oriented.
? Experience in supervision with a proven ability to recruit, train, and develop staff.
? Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse constituencies.
? Ability to foster an inclusive and welcoming organizational culture.
? Five or more years of experience in a senior leadership position, ideally performing destination marketing and management services.
? Strong coaching skills, with the ability to differentiate coaching and management.
? Four-year degree from an academic institution; marketing, sales, or business major preferred.
? Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details at once.
? Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
? Valid drivers license and ability to operate motor vehicles.
? Willing to travel as required to trade shows, conventions, and continuing education.
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for making a difference in the community, we invite you to apply for the position of Executive Director. Join our team and help us drive positive change!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
Milwaukee County, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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