Tourism Coordinator

**Position Overview**:
The City of Prince Albert is currently seeking an innovative and responsible professional to fill the permanent, full-time position of Tourism Coordinator.

The Tourism Coordinator will be responsible to market the Prince Albert area, build our advertising and tourism programs, enhance visitor center operations and to manage employees, contractors and venues related to those programs.

**Principle Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Supervise, schedule and manage the performance of employees carrying out tourism related programs.
- Manage, supervise and coordinate the scheduling of events and/or programs.
- Negotiate sponsorship proposals for tourism marketing materials.
- Develop and maintain relationships with a network of stakeholder contacts.
- Consult with community organizations and user groups to plan desired programs.
- Develop and recommend budget requirements for tourism programs.
- Responsible for the daily operation of the Visitor Centre which may include evening/weekend work.
- Compile and report on statistical tourism data.
- Seek out and handle relations regarding all gift shop content and consignment contracts.
- Develop and implement programs in response to public needs and in keeping with innovations in the industry.
- Research new tourism options to best promote the tourism industry, services and opportunities throughout the Prince Albert Region.

**Required Qualifications**:

- A four year degree in Tourism, Economic Development or Business related field, or;
- A two year diploma plus 2 years’ experience working with community groups in the development, coordination and evaluation of economic development, marketing or tourism programs.