Tourism & Marketing Coordinator

Town Of Pecos City•Pecos, TX

About The Position

The Tourism & Marketing Coordinator is the first full-time support role for Visit Pecos and plays a key part in shaping the growth of Pecos as a tourism destination. This position combines marketing, communications, social media management, event coordination, and visitor experience development. The Coordinator will support the Director across all core CVB functions, including digital marketing, brand storytelling, visitor engagement, event execution, partner relations, and day-to-day CVB operations. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and foundational to building the Visit Pecos brand and elevating Pecos' position as a sports, heritage, and road‑trip destination.

Requirements

At least 1-3 years of experience in administrative, clerical, or customer service work is preferred.
Ability to maintain professionalism, strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal), and a positive attitude when engaging with the public.
Fundamental mathematical and office procedure skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for events.
Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and basic computer skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Competency in social media management and digital storytelling.
Knowledge of communication methods including written, oral, and visual media
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to rapid changes
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Basic project and event management competencies.
Ability to work independently in a small-team startup environment.
Microsoft Office proficiency
Experience with social media tools (Meta Business Suite, IG/FB).

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or a related field, preferred.
Experience in event planning, tourism, or hospitality is a plus.
OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Familiarity with tourism, hospitality, or destination marketing a plus.
Experience with CMS, CRM, or email marketing systems preferred
Basic graphic design ability (Canva; Adobe Creative Suite is a bonus).

Responsibilities

Write, proof, and edit website copy, blogs, newsletters, and marketing materials
Manage updates to the Visit Pecos website (CMS), including events, attractions, hotels, and itineraries
Develop and maintain content for social media platforms; create engaging posts, stories, and campaigns.
Assist with media requests and basic PR tasks; support development of press releases and story pitches
Maintain photo/video digital asset library
Assist with the creation and distribution of marketing and communications collateral, swag, and printed materials
Plan, schedule, and monitor social media content across key Visit Pecos channels.
Capture on-site photo/video content at events, partner businesses, and community activities.
Track analytics and performance metrics to improve content strategy.
Collaborate with the Director on digital ad campaigns and audience engagement efforts.
Support development and expansion of Pecos visitor experiences
Assist with destination storytelling and wayfinding materials.
Serve as a friendly and knowledgeable destination representative at events, conferences, and media opportunities
Help build local partnerships with hotels, restaurants, attractions, and retail.
Assist with planning and execution of tourism-related events including sports tournaments, festivals, placemaking activations, and community events
Coordinate event logistics: vendors, volunteers, programming, schedules, and setup/breakdown.
Provide on-site event presence for CVB-supported events, ensuring a positive visitor experience
Maintain post-event data, feedback summaries, economic impact notes, and recaps
Manage the Visit Pecos community events calendar.
Support CRM data entry and updates.
Assist with maintaining tourism databases, contact lists, partner information
Assist with visitor center hospitality when needed (future function).
Complete all duties assigned by supervisor, keeps job site and work area clean, and must keep tools clean that are used in performing work. Provide backup to subordinate positions as needed.