• Job Description

  Req#: 4998704
  
  The Louisiana Office of Tourism's mission is to promote the entire state of Louisiana and all of its unique qualities. Let our team help you make the best possible impression on our visitors.
  
  This is a full time position located at the Tourism Headquarters in the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.

  Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
  
  Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
  
  A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
  
  An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement.
  
  EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
  Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

  The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

  Job Duties:

  • Leads the strategic planning process and develops long-term initiatives and objectives for the Office of Tourism
  • Establish metrics and benchmarks to evaluate the effectiveness of strategic plans and priorities
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure Tourism meets its stated goals
  • Directs studies of internal control systems, and impacts of Tourism and all programs.
  • Collaborate with management to align strategic initiatives, processes and tourism goals with operational activities
  • Schedule and manage community outreach activities, as necessary.
  • Develop and implement brand strategies for the Office of Tourism to advance agency priorities, increase brand awareness, and deploy strategic campaigns to ensure adherence to brand standards across the Office of Tourism
  • Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key industry stakeholders and tourism partners.
  • Monitor advertising agency and vendor contracts and ensure deliverables align with expectations and are executed in a timely manner
  • Collaborate closely with advertising, sales, communications, and administration teams to ensure alignment of brand strategies with agency goals
  • Represents Executive Management by attending meetings with tourism industry partners and stakeholders

  
  Position-Specific Details:
  Location: Tourism Headquarters, in Baton Rouge, LA
  Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30, with overtime required, as needed.
  Travel: Occasional travel may be required, as needed
  
  How To Apply:
  This position is located at Tourism Headquarters at the Capitol Annex building in Baton Rouge, LA.

  No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
  
  To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
  
  *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
  
  The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
  
  Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

  
  

  Contact Information:
  

  For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Melissa Thibodaux
  Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
  1051 N. 3rdStreet
  Baton Rouge, LA 70802
  Fax: (225) 342-7928
  mthibodaux@crt.la.gov

• About the company

  Louisiana (/luˌiːziˈænə/, /ˌluːzi-/) or La Louisiane is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States.

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