Job Description

The Main Street and Tourism Coordinator serves in the Tourism Office of the Department of Economic Development & Tourism. Under general supervision, the Main Street and Tourism Coordinator provides support to the Visitor's Center, Tourism Office, businesses located in the Main Street District and the Manager of Tourism.

This position will assist in the planning, developing, coordinating and implementing of programs to promote public awareness, enhance the visitor center and increase visitation to the city of Havre de Grace. The Main Street and Tourism Coordinator will be responsible for the preparation of grant applications, grant reports and conducting all grant program tracking, including managing proposal submission deadlines and deliverables. Main Street Maryland is a comprehensive downtown revitalization program created in 1988 by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB TASKS: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Attend quarterly Maryland Main Street meetings around the state and stay up-to-date on new initiatives and programs.
• Follow the Main Street approach as a tool for community-driven, comprehensive revitalization. The Main Street approach includes Design, Organization, Promotion, Economic Restructuring, Clean, Safe, and Green.
• Establish productive working relationships with the businesses located in the Main Street District.
• Promote the Main Street District (Downtown Business District) and events.
• Greets visitors and answers questions in a positive and welcoming manner
• Assist in creating written communications, publications, flyers, newsletters, articles and brochures.
• Assist with the distribution of written materials to partner organizations, press releases, bulk mailings, and assembly of media kits. Organize and restock magazines and brochures at visitor center, local businesses and kiosks.
• Assist in the creation of tourism ads for local and regional publications; evaluate marketing and advertising requests from solicitors.
• Update tourism social media sites, website (explore Havre de Grace), calendar of events. Assist in the selling of promotional merchandise in visitor’s center.
• Assist in planning and facilitating current City-run events including but not limited to First Fridays. Research new tourism options to best promote the tourism industry. Offer creative ideas for new tourism activities, events and programs.
• Assist with updating the annual tourism marketing plan and budget. Research grant and fundraising opportunities specific to local government tourism programs and related non-profits.
• Increase professional knowledge and skills by attending seminars and training programs. Supports Manager at trade shows and City events
• Assist the Manager with administrative support and additional duties that may arise.

OTHER RELATED FACTORS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• While conducting site evaluations is exposed to conditions including bad weather and rough terrain
• Works weekends, mornings, and evenings as events require
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-50pounds). Occasional physical effort is required including standing, walking, lifting, climbing, kneeling, crouching and bending.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills - Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, database and related software to effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy. Proficiency in MS Office.
• Interpersonal relationships - Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, volunteers and representatives from other departments and organizations. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of travel, hospitality & tourism industry, marketing principles and event planning. Knowledge of the layout of the City, including tourist attractions.
• Associates degree in tourism management, hospitality management, marketing, business administration or 1-3 years combination of higher education and experience in a related field. Volunteer related work, non-profit, local event planning experience welcomed.

Company Description

Havre de Grace is a city in Harford County, Maryland, situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Havre de Grace's location makes it popular for recreation and tourism, and the City was honored as one of America's 20 best small towns to visit in 2014 by Smithsonian magazine.

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online application!

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.