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Central DMO Job Opening - December 8, 2008

Executive Director

We are the newly formed, just out-of-the-box Destination Marketing Organization for Central Newfoundland, the region spanning from the Baie Verte Peninsula east to Terra Nova National Park and everything wild and wondrous in between.

The Central DMO is driven by tourism operators for tourism operators. Our mandate is to increase non-resident tourist visitations to Central Newfoundland, lengthen stays and create opportunity for our members.

Our Executive Director is a dynamic, marketing-savvy leader with a passion for tourism. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and results-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and relentless drive. Reporting directly to the Central DMO Board of Directors, the Executive Director:

- Leads the execution of the Central DMO marketing plan
- Fosters productive relationships with members and key stakeholders
- Develops, recommends and operates within an annual budget
- Develops compelling marketing campaigns and promotional collateral

Qualifications:
- Post secondary education with a focus on business administration, marketing or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Experience in travel/tourism marketing or economic development
- Ability to travel extensively locally, domestically and internationally
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint; desktop publishing an asset

Salary: $52,000-63,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Office Location: Grand Falls-Windsor

The Central DMO is dedicated to employee equity. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, quoting Executive Director 09, to:

Central Destination Marketing Organization
c/o Gander International Airport Authority
P.O. Box 400 Gander, NL, CANADA A1V 1R3
Fax: 709-256-6711 Email: wrightr@giaa.nf.ca

Applications must be received on our before Dec. 22, 2008. We thank all applicants in advance, however, suitable candidates only will be contacted for an interview.