Graham County Travel and Tourism Authority is seeking a competent, well-organized, energetic, and amiable Assistant Director to join our team and work with our director to successfully promote travel and tourism to Graham County, North Carolina. Working in this full­ time position, you would play a vital role in helping to further develop and more fully implement our Strategic Tourism Plan.

As an Assistant Director, you should possess strong leadership and relationship- building skills, proficient organizational and project management skills, and an evident problem-solving and customer- service orientation. Also, you should have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to think logically and critically.

Your primary goal will be to support the organization in achieving its goals and objectives by working with the Director in marketing and promotion, event planning and coordination, and office and budget management.

If you are a motivated professional with the desire and enthusiasm to drive organizational success, we invite you to apply and begin helping our team grow.

Ideal candidates will have obtained a level of higher education in Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management, or a closely related field.

Helpful Technical Skills Sought:

Understanding of social media content development Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point Experience preparing public presentations

Basic understanding of website content development

Experience using Mail chimp, Constant Contact or other similar software Competency in using Point of Sales Systems

Grant writing experience

Fund-raising and Development experience

For more information, answers to questions, or how to apply, contact: Jeanette Nichols at ------------