Strategic Tourism & Economic Development Coordinator

Wells County Chamber of Commerce; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Performance-based compensation

Job summary

The Wells County Economic Development Corporation seeks a Tourism & Community Development Coordinator to advance Wells County tourism and support the countywide economic development mission.

Approximately 50% of the role focuses on tourism, guided by an annual plan and budget priorities, with the remaining 50% supporting WCEDC priorities. The Coordinator engages with municipalities, parks, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and events across Wells County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in tourism, marketing, communications, public administration, business, community development, hospitality, parks and recreation, or a related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience working with local government, destination marketing, tourism organizations, economic development, downtown organizations, nonprofit partners, community events, or multi-jurisdictional initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual tourism work plan and destination marketing plan for Tourism Commission consideration and approval.
• Prepare Tourism Commission agendas, reports, budget materials, and project updates in coordination with the Commission Chair.
• Provide quarterly reports comparing completed work, expenditures, outcomes, and next-quarter priorities to the approved tourism plan.
• Research tourism trends, grants, regional partnerships, and destination-development opportunities relevant to Wells County.
• Manage and strengthen the Visit Wells County tourism brand consistent with Tourism Commission direction.
• Produce campaigns highlighting attractions, restaurants, lodging, parks, trails, shopping, public art, heritage, recreation, and visitor-oriented events.
• Manage tourism website content, social media, newsletters, visitor communications, and media outreach.
• Develop visitor guides, itineraries, maps, promotional materials, photography, and digital content.

Skills

Destination marketing

Brand management

Project management

Partnership development

Public speaking

Written communication

Event planning

Social media

Content creation

Grant research & reporting

Budgeting & reporting

Photography & visual content

Canva

Microsoft Office

Website management

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in tourism, marketing, communications, public administration, business, community development, hospitality, parks and recreation, or related field

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Website-management tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Wells County Economic Development Corporation seeks a Tourism & Community Development Coordinator to advance Wells County tourism and support the countywide economic development mission.

Approximately 50% of the role focuses on tourism, guided by an annual plan and budget priorities, with the remaining 50% supporting WCEDC priorities. The Coordinator engages with municipalities, parks, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and events across Wells County.