Heritage Tourism Experience Coordinator

Belmont County Tourism; St. Clairsville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont County Tourism seeks a Heritage Tourism Coordinator to connect visitors with Belmont County’s history and experiences. Based at the Black Horse Inn, you’ll support the Underground Railroad Experience and collaborate with museums, attractions, and partners.

The role requires strong communication, event coordination, and the ability to develop collaborative tourism programs while welcoming diverse visitors on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, schedules, partners, and priorities.
• Comfortable working with visitors, schools, volunteers, and tourism partners.
• Willingness to work Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and occasional outside hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming, knowledgeable Belmont County Tourism representative and provide visitor services.
• Assist with daily visitor operations at the Black Horse Inn and Underground Railroad Experience.
• Provide information and recommendations on attractions, events, and lodging throughout Belmont County.
• Help establish the Black Horse Inn as a satellite visitor information location.
• Coordinate group tours, educational programs, and school/club visits.
• Develop heritage tourism experiences and engage partners across museums and sites.
• Support partnerships, programs, and community outreach to increase visitation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project coordination

Customer service

Public speaking

Teamwork

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in tourism/ hospitality/ history/ museum studies/ education/ communications

Job description

Belmont County Tourism seeks a Heritage Tourism Coordinator to connect visitors with Belmont County’s history and experiences. Based at the Black Horse Inn, you’ll support the Underground Railroad Experience and collaborate with museums, attractions, and partners.

The role requires strong communication, event coordination, and the ability to develop collaborative tourism programs while welcoming diverse visitors on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule.