Date Posted: March 18, 2025
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Organization: Abbeville Chamber of Commerce
Location: Abbeville
City: Abbeville
Website: View Website
Job Type: Part Time
Wages/Salary: $15.00
Requirements
- Experience in Hospitality Management, History, Tourism, Marketing, Public Relations, and/or Communications.
- Proven experience in tourism marketing is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in digital marketing strategies and social media platforms.
- Knowledge of destination marketing principles and practices.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays during events.
- A passion for Abbeville County and a commitment to enhancing the visitor experience.
Join us in shaping unforgettable journeys for travelers while promoting our vibrant destination!
Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License
- High school Degree or G.E.D. and some college
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Tourism Coordinator to develop our destination marketing and our tourism-generating events. The ideal candidate will be experienced in marketing and event coordination, knowledgeable about state and local history, familiar with area businesses and attractions, experienced with social media, experienced with graphic design, a competent photographer (videography a plus), an excellent communicator, and comfortable working with the public.
Duties
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote tourism in the region.
- Assist with the operations of the County Welcome Center.
- Assist with creation of promotional materials.
- Create content and manage social media platforms.
- Assist with current tourism-generating events and develop new ones.
- Communicate with travel writers and tourism contacts.
- Distribute tourism marketing information locally and regionally.
- Coordinate with municipalities to promote area and events.
- Provide press releases to area media.
- Coordinate with historic sites on tours and outreach.
- Monitor tourism statistics and prepare reports on performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of initiatives.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to maintain competitive advantage.
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Schedule:
4 hour shift
Weekends as needed
This position may require after-hours or weekend shifts if an event is occurring. Are you able to work these hours?
Do you have experience in Social media management?
Are you in school for a business, commercial arts, marketing, or communications degree?
107 Court Sq.
Abbeville, SC 29620
United States
Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.