Tourism Information Counselor 1-3
Tourism Information Counselor 1-3
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About this Job
This is a fulltime position located at theGreenwood Welcome Center in Greenwood LA.
The Louisiana Office of Tourism is committed to promoting Louisiana as a top travel destination and growing the states tourism industry to make tremendous economic impacts in all 64 parishes. To accomplish that goal we have developed strategic marketing initiatives to maximize our efforts.Minimum Qualifications
- No training or experience required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Meets and greets traveling public welcoming them to Louisiana.
- Listens to questions and provides appropriate answers and counsel on how visitors may spend their time in Louisiana.
- Encourages visitors to spend more time in Louisiana by suggesting alternative routes and activities.
- Answers inquiries in person by telephone email or other means about what there is to see and do in Louisiana.
- Works with other counselors and supervisor to secure reliable information on current activities festivals attractions lodging restaurants and other tourism related businesses in order to be knowledgeable about pertinent events exhibits activities and new developments in tourism business and to continually increase general knowledge of the state.
- Works with other travel counselors and the supervisor to continually compile file and update reference materials and utilizes the internet responsibly in order to increase the resources available and to find answers to visitors unusual questions.
- Attends and participates in job safety training position and center specific training and other courses that may be required or recommended.
- Undertakes clerical assignments including but not limited to brochure ordering and inventory photocopying filing regular entry of visitor register information into the ZIP code database and brochure placements in racks.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This is a fulltime probational appointment; current fulltime classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.
Work Schedule:The Greenwood Welcome Center is open 24/7. This position may be required to work weekends and holidays.
Career Progression:This position may be filled from this recruitment as a Tourism Information Counselor 1 2 or 3How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
*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:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture Recreation & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge LA 70802
Phone:
Employment Type
Unclear
