Director of Tourism

Executive Assistant 2

Recruitment #210628-3505EX-001

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

7/6/2021 1:15:00 PM

Salary

$101,769 - $184,904/year (Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

7/27/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a creative and innovative relationship-builder? Do you have professional experience leading strategic and diverse Tourism efforts? If so, Say Yes to our State's Director of Tourism opportunity!

About Us:

The State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state's lead agency responsible for strengthening the state’s competitive position in all areas of economic development, tourism, and culture.

The Connecticut Office of Tourism works to make tourism a leading economic contributor and a source of pride for Connecticut. The office partners with the Connecticut business community and regional tourism districts to position the state as a prime destination for leisure and business travelers and encourage strategic investment.

In addition to a broad range of services, including marketing, research, hospitality services, direct sales and business marketing assistance, the Office of Tourism operates the state’s official tourism website www.CTvisit.com and social media sites.

Your Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Director of Tourism (Executive Assistant 2) that will be responsible for promoting Connecticut as a world class tourism and travel destination. At this critical moment for Connecticut’s Tourism Industry we seek a leader who brings deep industry expertise, passion, inclusive leadership, and public-private partnership experience that will enable opportunity and growth for Connecticut’s Tourism assets and economy.

This is an appointed, full-time position serving as part of the Office of Tourism. We are located at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT and easily accessible to all major highways. The anticipated work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to work occasional nights and weekends as Commissioner and Agency needs dictate. Telework schedules are available along with a comprehensive benefits package.

The selected candidate will be appointed by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development in accordance with sections 5-198 (10) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as qualified by Public Act 13-247.

Our State:

There are so many things to love about living, working, and playing in our state, many of which are highlighted in these Key Facts and Figures:

#3 in the U.S. for employees with advanced degrees
#4 in private R&D investments
#5 in the country for quality of K-12 education
#5 for quality of life in the U.S.
2,000 miles of hiking/bike paths
332 miles of scenic coastline
20 world-class art museums
Five Tony-Award winning regional theatres, and more!

Check out all the reasons to join our team in this pivotal role and ChooseCT!

Selection Plan

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your resume in the “Resume Tab” of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply: performance appraisals and attendance records for the last two (2) years (state employees), and three (3) professional references (all applicants).

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Raisa Capellan at raisa.capellan@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

Acts as an executive assistant to a state elective officer or department head as defined in Section 4-5 of the Connecticut General Statutes and performs such duties as are assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 8 years of experience in Destination Management Organization (DMO) that would include another State Tourism Organization or a Convention Visitors Bureau.
A minimum of 8 years in tourism, marketing, public relations or business management.
A minimum of 8 years of experience developing and managing public-private partnerships.
A minimum of 8 years of experience directly supervising staff.
A minimum of 8 years of experience managing budgets, contracts and compliance management.
Private sector experience as an owner or operator of a venue.
Implemented strategies for marketing products of tourism for a location to live, work, and play.
Experience engaging with legislative and stakeholder communities.
Experience with quantitative growth in sales, revenue, and/or marketing goals.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.