Tourist Information Coordinator

City Of Woodstock, Ga•Woodstock, GA

About The Position

The Tourist Information Coordinator assists with tourism and marketing activities for the Woodstock Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), welcomes visitors and provides information at the Woodstock Visitors Center, and preserves historical records and artifacts. This is a seasonal position averaging 20 hours per week, with a starting base pay rate of $15.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. The position is not eligible for benefits. The role supports promotion of downtown Woodstock and the City, Visitors Center operations, visitor relations, tourism and downtown programming, store sales and inventory, historical preservation, public information, marketing materials, social media, and event updates. The coordinator represents the CVB Tourism Division at meetings and approved events, and provides monthly reports on work activities and notable events. The work is sedentary, in an office environment that is usually quiet. A flexible schedule is required to meet organizational demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of related work experience in sales, marketing, administration, tourism, or an entrepreneurial setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid State of Georgia driver’s license.
Knowledge of MS Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheet preparation, PowerPoint, and email.
Knowledge of operating social media outlets, including websites.
Skill in organizing and coordinating events and meetings.
Skill in public interaction and writing.
Ability to remain professionally and politically neutral.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or higher in a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in promoting downtown Woodstock and the City through tourism, marketing, historic preservation, community information, and related activities.
Support operation of the Woodstock Visitors Center, including visitor relations, tourism and downtown programming, sales of goods, facility maintenance, and cleaning.
Greet guests and answer visitors’ questions.
Manage store items and take inventory.
Preserve and maintain historical records and artifacts at the Visitors Center.
Inform the public and tourists about City events, attractions, history, and tourism-related businesses.
Represent the CVB Tourism Division at local and statewide meetings of other organizations.
Provide monthly reports on work activities and notable events at the Visitors Center and downtown.
Help create, design, and develop marketing materials, including pamphlets, brochures, maps, calendars, travel guides, business listing catalogs, and community information guides.
Assist with job-related social media posts and update event information on the website.
Attend approved workshops, conferences, and events to promote the City's CVB operations as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.