Responsibilities

• Manages the tourism component of the City of Benbrook and increases tourism through managing several community events, conducting travel trend research, developing and implementing marketing plans, social media campaigns, website management, creating brochures and marketing pieces, working with local hotels and event planners, attending tourism related events, and managing the visitor center.
• Assists with the development and management of the hotel motel tax fund budget.
• Assists with the management of the City’s social media platforms and website.
• Makes presentations to various organizations as needed.
• Conducts special research and develops reports as needed.
• Assists with economic development activities as needed.
• Manages vendors and contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Business, Economics, or related field is required.
• Demonstrated skills in writing/publishing, social media management, event planning, organization, time management, and effective communication are essential.
• The ideal candidate will possess at least three years of experience in applicable communications, tourism, and/or economic development.
• Local government experience is highly preferred.

Preferred

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, Canva, and Outlook is desirable.

Benefits

• Employees of the City of Benbrook receive paid medical, life and dental insurance, optional dependent insurance at employee expense, retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, and optional deferred compensation plan.