Tourist Development Council Manager

Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential. Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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Highly responsible professional and managerial position providing direct support to the County Manager on various utility related programs, services, delivery models, and planning Primarily external facing, to include coordination with County staff, the Board of County Commissioners, citizens, current/potential utility providers, and industry groups related to various public utilities affairs issues and capital planning, construction, financing, and maintenance.    Expected to actively participate, coordinate, lead, and advocate for high quality & sustainable long-range planning of utility infrastructure operations throughout the county that are in the best long-term interest of Nassau County and its residents. Expected to possess an advanced ‘feel for the whole’ and be capable of effectively articulating the impact utility implementation and operation has on economic development, fiscal sustainability, conservation, urban form, local government, and the day-to-day quality of life for both current and future community members. Works directly with County leadership and department staff in the coordination of land-use planning, capital programing, utility planning, contract and agreement execution, and governmental relationships with the utility providers, developers, and other community members. 

- Coordinates with the TPA and submits for approval an annual operating budget encompassing all activities and operations of the TDC.

- Acts as a liaison with the TPA to help coordinate procurement and contracting processes.

- Oversees the TPA’s management of digital content including but not limited to Website, Social Media and E-Newsletters and development and management of Amelia Island Welcome Center.

- Monitors and reviews TPA performance reports and supports the TPA, as necessary.

- Serves as primary liaison between the TDC, the TPA, and the County Manager’s Office.

- Maintains good working relationships with the TPA, the Nassau County Economic Development Board (NCEDB), municipalities in Nassau County, and local civic clubs/organizations.

- Manages the TDC grant and sponsorship administration process including review all TDC grant requests for Events and Sponsorships to ensure compliance with County policies.

- Collaborates with the TPA on sponsorship and grant selections.  Oversees the grant agreements, sponsorship agreements and placement of TDC and BOCC agenda items.

- Acts as the recording secretary to the TDC by assembling County and TPA agenda items, sending legal notices of meetings, attending TDC meetings, ensuring accurate documentation of the minutes of TDC meetings, submitting recommendations and documentation to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) as required and attending BOCC meetings as required.

- Attends Industry Stakeholders Workshops and TDC Workshops as required.

- Supports the TDC, as necessary including the management and implementation of advertising, public relations, direct mailings and special events.  Oversees the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues in the community.

- Ensures all actions of the TDC and its contractors are in compliance with Florida Law, County ordinances, County contracts, and County policies and procedures.

- Attends as a representative trade and consumer trade shows to promote the County’s tourism industry.

- Negotiates or approves contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.

- Directs or conducts studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.

- Oversees contractors to continuously improve contract processes and performance.

- Educates the local community about the importance of tourism by interacting with and speaking at civic and social clubs and organizations.

- Works with contract partners to ensure events funded by the TDC achieve the desired outcomes including monitoring events for effectiveness by implementation of appropriate survey instruments, visitor data capture, personal observation, and post event reports.

- Prepares budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

- Manages or coordinates financial or budget activities to fund operations.

- Coordinates the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.

- Coordinates procurement processes and contracts.

- Prepares or presents reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, or government statutes.

- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, County personnel, contractors, developers, consultants, industry/business representatives, property owners, vendors and the general public.

- Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment which may include a computer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, two-way radio, camera, etc.

- Attends required meetings, conferences, training courses and seminars to maintain knowledge of industry trends and technology.

- Performs a variety of routine office duties as required, which may include but are not limited to answering the telephone, preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.

- Performs related duties as required.

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, public relations, tourism, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in tourism management preferred, including or supplemented by three (3) years supervisory experience.  Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of education and training may also be considered.  Preference will be given to candidates with local government experience in the State of Florida.  May require a valid State Driver’s License. 

The range for this position is $70,521.82 - $107,306.91. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace & Equal Opportunity Employer; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.