The position may be full-time or 30 hours part-time, depending on needs and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Wage range: $16 - $18/hr. based on experience

Job Detail:

Mission

To maintain the Port of Burlington Welcome Center as a premier Welcome Center in the State of Iowa as well as leading visitor programming of the Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and secure all activities at the Welcome Center including the management of all volunteers and staff (i.e., recruiting, scheduling, directing, training, and payroll).
• Coordinate and update all displays in the Welcome Center.
• Responsible for informing the public and media of events occurring at the Welcome Center.
• Speak to groups/organizations about Welcome Center activities.
• Responsible for sending updated reports to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) office that pertain to the Welcome Center.
• Manage the process of promoting Greater Burlington events via email distribution, social media, and the Partnership website community calendar.
• Serve as staff support for Port of Burlington Ambassadors and Convention & Visitors Bureau Tour Guides.
• Organize and coordinate volunteers and tours for riverboat dockings as well as group tours.
• Attend all riverboat dockings.
• In conjunction with CVB Executive Director, develop and maintain relationships with riverboat cruise operators.
• Develop and implement new group tour itineraries for the group tour market.
• Manage retail sales and merchandising at the Welcome Center.
• Compile monthly retail reports and check requests for Greater Burlington Partnership Finance Manager.
• Regular maintenance and cleaning of the Welcome Center.
• Attend tradeshows and meetings when requested.
• Delivery of Burlington/West Burlington Area Community Guides to local businesses.
• Volunteer on tourism industry, community, and Partnership related projects.
• Assist with additional Greater Burlington Partnership projects when requested.

Important Characteristics

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Outstanding presentation and written communication skills
• Ability to sell ideas and community attributes
• Effective team member
• Self-starter
• Creative, idea person
• Skilled in computer and website use
• Marketing and/or Convention and Tourism training/experience
• Retail training/experience
• Organized
• Willingness to be active and visible in the community

Key Relationships

• Executive Director of the CVB
• Partnership Staff
• Volunteers
• Members and investors
• Community leaders
• City of Burlington maintenance personnel
• State personnel
• Vendors

Job Parameters

• Position will be full-time
• Work hours will sometimes be irregular
• Occasional weekend work required
• Occasional travel will be required
• Must be willing to participate in professional development activities
• Person must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Classification

• Exempt Full Time

Supervisor

• President and CEO

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burlington, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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