Oconee Alliance




Home Previous Meeting Contact Information Officers & Board Members Membership Application Current Projects Schedule of Meetings Bylaws News Jobs Oconee Alliance 502 E. Main Street Walhalla, S.C. 29691 Phone: 864-718-1077 e-mail: jgadd@oconeesc.com Executive Director James R. “Jim” Gadd	Jobs Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director The Executive Director serves as the CEO of the Oconee County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB). The position reports to the Executive Director of the Oconee Alliance and its board of directors. The CVB Executive Director is responsible for all operations of the CVB including: strategic vision, sales and marketing, budgeting and finance, public relations and tourism industry relations. Supervision Responsibilities: The CVB Executive Director supervises all full and part time staff, along with volunteers. Work Performed: Oversee the establishment and operation of the Oconee County CVB Develop, monitor and modify the CVB’s strategic vision Communicate with stakeholders including funding partners, lodging industry and tourism industry Create and implement a public relations strategy with the local news media and travel writers Oversee the establishment, operation and staffing of an Oconee County CVB Visitor’s Center Develop an annual budget and measurable objectives Create and implement an advertising and marketing plan, including print and web advertising, a web site and fulfillment of visitor inquiries Create and implement a group sales plan Develop CVB publications including a Visitor Guide, Visitor Map and Group Sales publications Represent the CVB in the community Other duties as necessary Partial Listing of Minimal Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Travel and Tourism Administration, Marketing, or related field Experience in CVB, hotel, convention, or tourism related work Demonstrated experience in the start up of a CVB Considerable knowledge of tourism industry practices and procedures Considerable knowledge of public relations, group marketing and sales Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to direct and supervise staff and volunteers Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, stakeholders and the public Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Demonstrated ability to prepare presentations and reports Excellent work history and attendance record Possess or obtain a South Carolina Driver's License and have an excellent driving record Reside in Oconee County within 6 months from 1^st day on the job Americans with Disability Act Requirements: Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard and telephone operations. Environmental Hazards: The job may risk exposure to extreme heat and/or cold, wet, or humid conditions, and traffic. Sensory Requirements: The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, and speaking. Judgments and Decisions: Decision-making is a major part of the job, affecting a major segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment; responsible to develop policies and practices. ADA Compliance: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires that we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective employees are invited to discuss accommodations.