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MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION

Seeking a TOURSIM DIRECTOR

General Summary: Under the direction of the Secretary of Commerce; the Director leads all tourism and promotion efforts for the Muscogee Nation including: managing, promoting, and developing tourism to increase revenues and visitors; acting as a liaison between local businesses, government, and visitors. Responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing and tourism plan for the Department, managing budgets, and overseeing all tourism activities across the Nation and all its lands. Manages all Department staff. Responsible for the overall performance and evaluation of all staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Muscogee Creek Nation Policies. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning and directing work activities; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage and lead Tourism Department team performance.
2. Develop and lead the implementation of marketing/tourism plan for the Muscogee Nation.
3. Analyze tourism trends ensuring department goals align with overall MCN business and governmental objectives.
4. Work with the Marketing Department to plan, develop and execute various types of events on behalf of the Muscogee Nation.
5. Manage social media and websites for the Department.
6. Responsible to work during MCN events; including evenings and weekends as necessary.
7. Prepare and manage annual budget and all procurement activities in accordance with all applicable laws and policies of the Muscogee Nation.
8. Provide staff training, evaluation and corrective action as necessary.
9. Ensure that the operation meets all contractual obligations.
10. Attend, speak, or present at public functions and events as are presentative of Muscogee Nation.
11. Build relationships with local attractions and businesses, acting as a liaison with state and local government, including the various chambers of commerce and economic development organizations.
12. Collaborate with advertising agencies to create campaigns to promote MCN to relevant market segments.
13. Oversees market research and the dissemination of data on tourism trends and the economic impact of tourism.
14. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
15. Ability to accomplish numerous tasks and complete projects undertime constraints and deadlines.
16. Perform any and all reasonable duties and responsibilities as necessary or as directed by the Secretary of Commerce.

Minimum Requirements:

Education — Associate's degree in Marketing, Tourism, Hospitality, or Communications from an accredited college program; and

Experience — Three years of management experience, or two (2) years of direct tourism management experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities —Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license.

Preferred Requirements:

Education — Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Tourism, Hospitality, or

Communications from an accredited university program; and

Experience — Four years of management experience, or three (3) years of direct tourism management experience.

Preference: Muscogee, Veteran, and Indian preference.

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Muscogee (Creek) and Indian Preference