Tribal Tourism Coordinator

Lower Sioux; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Sioux Indian Community seeks a Tribal Tourism Coordinator to lead policy development, planning and outreach for tribal tourism initiatives. The role focuses on promoting LSIC through partnerships with local chambers, hospitality businesses and tribal programs, and coordinating a comprehensive tourism plan.

The coordinator will manage web and print content, analyze market data and support preservation and cultural protection plans while collaborating with LSIC departments and state agencies.

Qualifications

• 2-year post-secondary certificate in business management, marketing, economic development analysis or similar field.
• Strong research, writing and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook; ability to manage databases.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and evaluate tribal tourism policies, programs and procedures.
• Develop work plans, conduct analyses and coordinate tourism initiatives.
• Manage and design tribal tourism plans; oversee outreach and partnerships.
• Create engaging content for LSIC website and print/digital formats.
• Coordinate collaborations with local chambers of commerce and hospitality partners.
• Assist in marketing LSIC as a travel destination and identify new destinations.

Job description

Title: Tribal Tourism Coordinator

Wage: $20.00 /hourly

Position: Full Time

Summary:

Plans, develops and evaluates, tribal tourism policies, programs, procedures and special activities to effectively meet the area’s tourism needs and goals by identifying local, tribal and regional tourism issues and needs, developing work plans and conducting or coordinating tribal tourism analyses and other evaluations of program and project success. The position is responsible for enhancing LSIC’s economic development by promoting tourism through partnerships such as local Chamber of Commerce, local hospitality businesses, non-profits and the broader tribal community. The Tribal Tourism Coordinator will manage, design and administer a tribal tourism plan for Lower Sioux Indian Community. The position will focus on conducting local community and stakeholder outreach, planning of community meeting, surveys and developing networking plan with other tourism programs and organizations to maximize resources and effectively meet LSIC’s tourism needs. Performs intermediate administrative work planning and organizing tourism web site and social media initiatives, market sales, serving as liaison between LSIC and State tourism agencies. In addition, the Tribal Tourism Coordinator will focus, identify and achieve job duties that meet the goals of LSIC’s Preservation Plan , LSIC Cultural Protection Ordinance and the Cansayapi Cultural Department Action Plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Excellent research and writing skills are required
• Ability to work with limited supervision and follow direction from CCD Director/THPO.
• Must have knowledge of travel/tourism industry and resources sufficient to develop tribal tourism plans and data.
• Requires an understanding of the occupational principles of marketing, program
• administration and market data research.
• Coordinate opportunities for collaboration and partnership with Explore Minnesota to market LSIC for in-state promotional campaigns.
• Manage and design engaging content to be used on the LSIC website, and in print and digital formats that promote LSIC as a travel destination.
• Research new and creative sales and marketing strategies on expanding and emerging market segments, including prospecting and researching opportunities.
• Support and offer enhancement of current tribal tourism programs to make them more effective by increasing awareness and reach while avoiding duplication of programs (Parks, Public Safety, etc).
• Oversee proactive outreach to new LSIC Government departments and their programs to assess how to connect them to tourism- stakeholder support
• Identify and support the development of new tribal destinations in Minnesota River Valley: tribal opportunities that expand visitor experiences in and around LSIC.
• Leverage data and research to identify opportunities and areas where the development of resources is needed to support tribal destination visibility.
• Serve as in-house expert on assigned markets, utilizing research, trends, and current events to communicate progress to LSIC Council, LSIC Government staff and other relevant partners.
• Experience with Excel, Outlook and other database software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials, including information of a confidential nature.
• Set up and maintain confidential and legal files and records; edit reports, site records, and create maps as needed using coordinates-as needed.
• Willing to sign a confidentiality statement and follow all LSIC rules in Employee Handbook.

Requirements:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Drug Test
3. Valid Driver’s License & Valid Auto Insurance
4. At least 18 years of age
5. 2-year post-secondary certificate in business management, marketing, economic development analysis or similar field.
6. Must be committed to being Drug and Alcohol Free in the Work Place and during employment.
7. Must be culturally sensitive and have a basic understanding of tribal cultural practices.
8. Must have strong to excellent computer skills.
9. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
10. Must be able to follow detailed directions
11. Must be able to work well under pressure and in stressful situations
12. Must be able to work independently as well as with others in a variety of conditions.

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management and Community Tribal Council reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

In accepting employment, I am agreeing to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above. In addition, I agree to adhere to any policy or procedure changes that may occur during my employment with the Lower Sioux Indian Community.