Economic Development & Visitors Services Director

Under the direction and supervision of San Juan County Administrator, performs professional and technical work in economic development, and community development programs. Provides direction and supervision to managers and administrative staff. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent; plus, graduation from an accredited college or university with a related Bachelor’s Degree in finance, marketing, business or a closely related field. Preference given for Master’s Degree in business or public administration: AND

At least five years experience in public administration, community development, or related tourism development; OR

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preference given for certification in Certified Economic Development (CED) and/or Community Development Certification (CDC)

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A working knowledge of:

Operation of local, state and federal government programs, their relationship to tourism, economic development and filming industry, and their resource potential;

The history, geology, geography, and demographics of San Juan County and southeastern Utah;

Proficiency of office equipment, including but not limited to computers, copy machines, calculators, cameras, VCRs, Digital Cameras; fax machines; etc.

Skills in:

Administration, communications, conflict resolution and public relations;

Research and Planning; Grant writing and funding sources, including those in both private and public sources;

Budget and financial planning and management;

Promotion, marketing and advertising.

Ability to:

Deal successfully with the public and generate interest in community affairs;

Bring people and ideas together, conceptualize the input, and facilitate a productive and profitable outcome;

Be flexible in dealing with change impacting both short and long term activity;

Be a team player in fulfilling program goals and objectives;

Be an effective public speaker promoting the needs and issues of San Juan County; and

Travel to attend meetings, seminars, and conferences.