**TOURISM COORDINATOR**

**Who We Are**

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is a non-profit, membership organization committed to the advancement of business in the greater Gonzales area. As a non-profit organization, the Gonzales Chamber exists to preserve the competitive system of business in our area by creating awareness and appreciation of local businesses, understanding the needs and concerns of our members and assisting in the expansion and growth of local business by the promotion of economic programs of a civic, social and cultural nature designed to bring value and prosperity to our community.

**What We Are Looking For**

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is looking to hire a Tourism Coordinator responsible for a full range of activities to develop a successful tourism program for Gonzales County. The Tourism Coordinator will develop planning goals for the successful growth of tourism in Gonzales by promoting our community through our essential role in Texas history as well as our deep-established agricultural industry.

**How You Will Help**
- Develop a signature marketing and tourism plan for the Gonzales County which include benchmarks to determine success.
- Create an enhanced tour map with living history recreations or reenactments for visitors to attend at scheduled times annually.
- Develop a tour map of area cemeteries for ancestral and genealogical trips.
- Develop and provide a scheduled a Gonzales area tour marketed to increase heritage tourism.
- Encourage overnight stays by contacting historical groups and assisting in their travel accommodations and other local amenities.
- Communicate with the Texas Historical Commission to further develop and nurture visits to our community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Experience/Skills You Will Need**
- An existing knowledge of the geographic layout of Gonzales County and surrounding areas, including tourist attractions.
- Understanding or experience with the roles and functions of a tourism department.
- Excellent project management and organization skills with the ability to effectively evaluate and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and with little supervision.
- Ability to communicate to large groups and give multiple presentations with clarity and enthusiasm.
- Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and high attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work after hours and weekends.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have a reliable vehicle, a valid Texas driver’s license.
- Must reside in Gonzales County.

**Preferred Experience/Skills**
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution or at least five years of experience in a tourism department or closely related field or organization.
- Experience with social media venues including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.
- Strong working knowledge of the non-profit industry including but not limited to volunteer management, program administration and strategic planning.
- Experience in marketing, social media, and promotion.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person