MEDC Corporate - Vice President, Travel Michigan
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MEDC Corporate - Vice President, Travel Michigan
Salary
$134,235.00 - $190,000.00 Annually
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
1804-24-MEDC006
Department
LEO-MSF-MEDC
Opening Date
01/31/2024
Closing Date
2/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
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Job Description
NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.
At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan's reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan's success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as the Vice President, Travel Michigan.
This business unit is charged with overseeing and executing all aspects of the state's tourism promotion efforts as part of the MEDC's overall objective of improving Michigan's image as a world-class business, talent and leisure travel destination. This position leads Travel Michigan's comprehensive strategy and brand efforts across key channels, including advertising, public relations, digital media, international initiatives, and state and national industry and stakeholder relations. This position manages a cross-functional team and is responsible for the administrative, personnel, financial and operational activities of Travel Michigan while also collaborating with colleagues within MEDC and across other state departments on travel and tourism-related initiatives. Building strong relationships within the tourism industry and facilitating solutions to advance the goals of that industry is a key component of this role.
View the full position descriptionhere (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/VP Travel Michigan Position Description - FINAL.pdf)
This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated capability to develop, deliver, and execute marketing strategies and tactics across all channels, either with direct supervision or through influence and collaboration.
Measurement and analytics capabilities that ensure efficiency and impact of marketing investment, as well as ability to present outcomes of those investments to organizational leadership and other stakeholders.
Strong written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and present project plans to peers and upper management.
Ability to build trust throughout the organization and manage a wide variety of strategic priorities, while working well under pressure.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum Education Required:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or related field.
Minimum Experience Required:
This position requires a minimum of eight to ten years of related experience and/or training in the travel and/or tourism industry. Prefer experience in management, brand development, public relations, marketing, advertising strategies, digital marketing (web, social media, online), project management, public speaking, international travel, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience identifying and/or attracting international markets preferred.
Additional Requirements and Information
NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.
For more information on MEDC and other career opportunities, please visit www.michiganbusiness.org/careers. Discover Pure Michigan atwww.michigan.org.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Benefits Summary - Full Time Corporate Employees
Medical Insurance (includes prescription drugs)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Short-term Disability Insurance (STD)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Medical, Dependent Care, and Parking Reimbursement Accounts
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Personal Days
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Community Service Day
Holidays
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or a related field?
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No
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Do you have experience and/or training in the travel and/or tourism industry?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience.
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Do you have experience managing operations?
Yes
No
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This position requires frequent in-state and occasional out-of-state travel. Are you willing and able to travel for this position?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
LEO-MSF-MEDC
Address
[email protected]
300 N. Washington Square
Lansing, Michigan, 48913
Phone
517-241-0884
Website
https://www.michiganbusiness.org/careers/
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