Readers may recall that recently I asked for descriptions of the city administrator, city superintendent and the director of the CVB. Got the first two but the third took a bit more time to find. Thank you to Peggy B and Mygnonne T for finding this. The file name is CVB Director job description even though the description says Coordinator.

                                             CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Position:        Coordinator

Reports to:     The Coordinator is selected and directed by the City Council.

Hours &          The position allows for a 40-hour work week. Full City employee benefits will be

Benefits:          provided, including insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave and holidays,

                         following a mandatory 90-day probationary period.

Duties:   

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   Promote Glen Rose and Somervell County tourism and visitors activities


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  Represent Glen Rose and attend area activities to educate the community on the benefits of tourism


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  Attend necessary tourism related meetings (some out of town travel may be required)


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  Relay all necessary information from the CVB Board to the City Council at monthly meetings


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  Responsible for operation of CVB office


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  Greet visitors, answer telephone, and receive visitors inquiries as needed


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  See that CVB phone is answered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (this may include forwarding phones necessary)


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  Schedule volunteers to assist in answering telephone and operating the Visitors Center office


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  Establish weekly telephone answering schedule


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  Send Glen Rose information packets upon request


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  Coordinate information requests with the Chamber of Commerce


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  Perform office duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have strong oral and written communications skills, and interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy. Prefer knowledge of CVB organization, objectives, policies and operations; modern office practices, procedures and equipment (including computers and printers), and record keeping techniques. Knowledge of the tour and travel industry, visitor solicitation and service programs, marketing and public relations highly desirable.

Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, to meet schedules and deadlines, to plan and organize work, to maintain record and prepare reports, to conduct sales and public relations programs and tours, and to prepare sales presentations.