Tourism Information Counselor 1 WAE
Tourism Information Counselor 1 WAE
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About this Job
This is a part-time position located at theKentwood Welcome Center in Kentwood 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 position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE limited to 1245 working hours in a 12 month period. **Starting Hourly Pay varies depending on experience.**
Work Schedule:The Kentwood Welcome Center is open from 8:30 AM-5:30 PM Monday-Sunday. This position will re required to work weekends and holidays.How To Apply:
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.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). 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.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
