Destination Stewardship Coordinator at Okaloosa County | Florida, USA | $25/hr – $30/hr

Destination Stewardship Coordinator

Florida, USA (Unknown)

$25/hr – $30/hrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive community engagement and pilot-program deployment for Destin-Fort Walton Beach, coordinating stakeholders and content delivery.

Own pilot-program outreach, coordinating with charter captains, partners, and stakeholders.
Must-have: Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in marketing, education/outreach, or tourism development.
Standout: Experience with mobile apps/website management or destination marketing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Cultivates productive working relationships with community stakeholders including local businesses, attractions, and government partners to advance support of Destin-Fort Walton Beach programs and priorities.
Serves as primary liaison for the pilot programs; collaborates directly with charter captains, tour operators and other tourism partners to ensure effective participation and execution of pilot programs.
Oversees development of program materials, website content, video production and advertising.
Coordinates the rollout, testing, and promotion of new mobile apps and websites, working with developers, marketing staff and program participants to optimize usability and engagement.
Assists in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of local business participants and contracted staff.
Oversees operational workflows, inventory, and asset management of pilot programs to ensure program efficiency.
Collects and analyzes feedback and performance metrics to assess program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Coordinates with Marketing and Coastal Resources teams to identify and create relevant content which promotes program activities and sustainability goals.
Represents Destin-Fort Walton Beach at conferences, community meetings, trade shows, and stakeholder events; delivers presentations as needed.
Performs administrative duties, including filling purchasing orders, tracking expenses, reconciling payments, and maintaining records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or related field
two (2) years of marketing, education and outreach, web management, or tourism development experience
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Requires a valid driver license

Preferred

Experience with mobile apps and website management is preferred
Experience in tourism, destination marketing or outdoor recreation/marine industry is preferred
Public speaking experience is preferred

Okaloosa County

A multi-generational community sculpted by the military, tourism, accessible quality-of-life services and natural resources, Okaloosa County is a premier employer and community partner in Northwest Florida. Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Departments and Divisions Include:Corrections, Airport Administration, Growth Management (Planning & Code Enforcement), Human Resources, Public Safety, Public Works including roads and environmental resources, Tourist Development, Purchasing, Water & Sewer, Veterans' Services and More. Learn more about County departments, services, divisions, projects and job openings at myokaloosa.com.

Founded in 1915

Crestview, Florida, USA

508 employees (8 in marketing)

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