Review Vacancy
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleProject Manager, Tourism Marketing and Partnerships
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary RangeFrom $57000 to $66000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Undergraduate degree in related field.
Relevant experience required: 5+ years; with tourism, marketing, government, and/or research experience.
Knowledge required: Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Understanding of New York State government, geography, and culture encouraged. Familiarity with NYS destinations and attractions -- especially upstate -- is helpful.
Duties Description Assist in the development and administration of new and existing programs and partnerships relating to: The ILNY program and marketing initiatives. Conduct research and analysis in support of tourism marketing projects, programs and activities to create the maximum economic impact for New York State.
WORK PERFORMED:
•Work closely with Tourism Promotion Agents, Director of Tourism Marketing, Licensing, and Public Relations, ED of Tourism, EVP of Marketing, and CMO to determine seasonal and regional lines of interest and key attractions for use in tourism marketing materials.
•Review and edit tourism advertisements produced by ESD’s advertising agency for accuracy.
•Work closely with the Director of Marketing, Licensing and Public Relations to seek out, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with tourism industry stakeholders to combine marketing and promotional efforts to drive NYS tourism.
•Assist the Director of Tourism Marketing, Licensing, and Public Relations with projects, program administration, and other duties as directed.
•Serve as the administrative liaison to the NYS Tourism Advisory Council. Coordinate all aspects of general membership meetings including meeting notifications, press advisories, room setup, webcasting, presentations, agenda, and minutes. Maintain membership roster and regular communication with the chair and membership
•Assist in the development and implementation of special projects and initiatives undertaken by the Division of Tourism. These topics may include the assessment of resources for specific tasks, researching best practices on marketing activities, and the identification and evaluation of outside suppliers.
•Develop presentations in support of projects, as well as status reports and project plans.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.