Destination Experience Associate (Part-time)

Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County•Annapolis, MD

9d•$0 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is a fast-paced, mission-driven destination marketing and management organization. The Part-time Destination Experience Associate serves as a front-line ambassador for the destination, providing exceptional visitor service, destination information, and operational support across VAAAC’s visitor facing locations. This position may work at The Welcome Center by Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, the Visitor Center at 26 West Street in Annapolis, and other off-site locations or events based on organizational needs.

Requirements

Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, or tourism strongly desired.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and remain calm in high-traffic situations.
Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Must pass a TSA background check required by the airport.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the local area (transportation options, hotels, dining, attractions) preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist travelers and visitors by providing knowledgeable, welcoming, and timely information about events, attractions, dining, accommodations, transportation, and other destination experiences.
Provide directions, maps, travel guides, brochures, and other resources to assist visitors with navigating Anne Arundel County, and Maryland. Answer visitors' questions in person, by phone, and through email inquiries.
Manage Welcome Center brochure inventory.
Help ensure visitor facing information, promotional materials, displays, and resources remain current accurate, organized and visually engaging.
Monitor and maintain inventory of visitor information and promotional materials.
Support on-site destination activations for major conferences, meetings, conventions, and events throughout the region.
Assist with preparing and distributing destination materials, visitor information, displays, and other resources for conference and event attendees.
Adhere to all applicable airport security requirements and procedures and assist travelers with appropriate airport resources, including directing lost-and-found inquiries to the appropriate airport department.
Respond to special guest requests, including accessibility and language assistance, with professionalism.
Other duties as assigned.