Destination Marketing Associate
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on Opportunity: Destination Marketing AssociateWindow of Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Negotiable*Schedule to be finalized based (part-time)Reporting Structure: Brand Acceleration & Engagement DepartmentTimeframe: TBD

Visit Quad Cities SnapshotFounded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the region. We are a 501(c)(6) non-profit company and operate two 501 (c)(3) subsidiaries including Sports QC Powered By Visit Quad Cities and Quad Cities Destination, Inc. We have a full-time staff and a Board of Directors which guides the organization to fulfill its vision and mission as a community-based organization. Visit Quad Cities is a growth engine for the Quad Cities area attracting visitors through brand marketing and promotion, event and meeting recruitment and collaborates with its stakeholders to make the Quad Cities a premier destination for visitors. We focus on economic development through tourism and enhancing the region's quality of life. Our values are centered by People, Partnerships and Personality. Visit us online at www.visitquadcities.com to learn more.

Position Purpose and Profile SummaryThe Destination Marketing Associate will be responsible for a multitude of projects in the functional areas of Visit Quad Cities (VQC) and its subsidiary organizations such as Sports QC Powered By Visit Quad Cities. The ideal candidate will possess integrity, strong leadership attributes, a potential interest in a career path in the destination marketing industry, communication capabilities, creativity, and initiative.

Position Role and Accountability Description

• Provide support to the Brand Acceleration & Engagement department.
• Graphic design projects.
• Development of regular communication emails to partners and stakeholders.
• Assistance with social media platforms, as available.
• Write blog content for Visit Quad Cities blog platform.
• Provide support for product and program innovations such as the John Deere Trail, Public Art Trail, Coffee Trail, QC Ale Trail, Restaurant Week, Museum Month, etc.
• Assist department with VQC owned and/or recruited event projects.
• Assist with owned media products such as the QC, That's Where podcast, destination guide, etc.
• Support the department in producing video and written content for various online platforms.
• Learn the organization's customer relationship management (Simpleview CMS) software platform.
• Responsible for participating in organizational team and department meetings, as necessary.
• Other projects and responsibilities, as assigned by department staff.

Experience and Background Required

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn the Quad Cities regional destination.
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Graphic design abilities including experience with Canva and the Adobe Suite – particularly Photoshop and Premiere.
• Working knowledge of Digital Asset Management systems, such as SnapSea.
• Ability to learn SnapSea our destination asset management system.
• Proficiency with PCs and software such as: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Video content and photography skills a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree trajectory (recent graduate or completing curriculum towards a degree).

Please email a cover letter and resume to ...@visitquadcities.comSubject: Destination Marketing Associate*No phone calls please

Physical Requirements

• Valid driver's license with proof of insurance.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods.
• Ability to work outside and in multiple weather conditions.
• Office: ability to lift to 20 lbs., as available.
• Events: ability to lift to 40 lbs., as available.

Equal Opportunity EmployerVisit Quad Cities is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, order of protection status, homelessness, gender identity, arrest record, victim of domestic violence, common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law.