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o Yakima County's Development Association Partnership •enterprise Olallenge., <br />o Lodging Tax Contract of Services -Ellensburg, City of Cle Elum, County <br />• Coordinate and nurture communications and relationships among the Chamber and its tourism related <br />members, City and County administrators. <br />• Future Development -develop tourism education presentations or workshops for use within the <br />county, and work via press releases and personal contact to promote the county in a positive light <br />nationally, regionally, and locally. This Includes editorial content In national magazines, newspapers, <br />biogs, websites, and 1V promotion. <br />• Research and develop comprehensive marketing strategies, aimed at increasing travel through the <br />area. <br />• Work with the hospitality industry to Increase room occupancy throush advertising strategies, stay <br />packages, trainins and other methods. <br />• Collect pertinent travel research and report findings. <br />KNOWLEDGE & SKIL15 NEEDED <br />1. Outgoing personality who enjoys people <br />2. Writing, readina, and analytical skills <br />3. Public relations and marketing experience <br />4. Some data entry skills, competence with office management software <br />5. Strong customer service attitude <br />6. Organizational skills and attention to detail <br />7. Reliable transportation <br />PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS <br />1. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds <br />2. The employee Is occasionally required to stand; walk, climb stairs, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. <br />JOB SPECIFICATIONS <br />1. Advanced writing, reading, arithmetic and analytical skllls required. <br />2. High school diploma/equivalent required. <br />3. Internet communication skills. <br />4. Strong customer service skills required In order to communicate effectively with all levels of management, <br />bus iness and govemment offices/ · <br />5. Excellent organizational, attention to detail, follow through and problem-solving skills required. <br />6. Experience in planning special events/meetings. <br />7. Must have reliable transportation. <br />WORK ENVIRONMENT <br />• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters <br />while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable <br />Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, <br />• White performing the duties Of 1hls Job, the employee Js oc~slonally exposed to moving mechanical parts and <br />fumes or airborne particles. The noise level In the work environment is usually moderate. <br />609 North Main Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926 (509)925-2002 www.kittitascountychamber.com