Job Summary

Strengthen the tourism industry and love what you do!  The company develops online and blended-learning training programs focused on best practices of service and community pride for the hospitality and tourism industries.  Our recently launched training has already been adopted by numerous destinations across the country.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Program Manager to join our team to help us keep providing exceptional service to our existing clients and deliver quality products to our pipeline of new clients.

To be successful in this role you'll apply your attention to detail, time management skills, and creativity to create dynamic learning experiences for Destination Marketing Organizations. Future projects include developing new training courses, marketing, and website management.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to use or develop your knowledge of project management, process improvement, curriculum development, instructional design, graphic design, and eLearning tools.

This is a work from home, independent contractor position.

Key Responsibilities:

•       Program Management

•       Project Management & Process Improvement

•       Online & Print Content Management

•       Website Management

Key Requirements

•       2-3 years experience in destination management, project management, content management and/or training development

•       Home office with newer computer (able to run recent software versions) and scanner

•       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

•       Above average proficiency using computers and internet-based software programs

•       Ability to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous projects

•       Highly organized, self-starting, team contributor

•       Extremely detail oriented and accurate

•       Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

•       Ability to work flexible hours

•       Effective time management skills

•       Ability to influence others

•       Highly flexible with ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

•       Willingness and ability to learn new skills and software

•       Interest in adult learning design and facilitation

Working with the company:

•       Initial and ongoing training provided

•       Work with dedicated and passionate colleagues that want to make a positive change

•       Be part of a growing company with an exciting development path

•       Opportunity to learn new skills and do what you enjoy the most

The comany aims to become THE learning community for the tourism industry by providing easily accessible resources, affordable and relevant education, and a collaborative community for everyone in the industry. It was co-founded by tourism industry veterans that have worked in the trenches and have trained thousands of front-line and volunteers through programs.

Job Information

•       Location: Remote - work from home, U.S. based

•       Posted: January 5, 2017

•       Position Title: Program Manager

•       Job Function: E-Learning/Learning Technologies, Project Management

•       Job Type: Contract, Freelance, Independent Contractor

•       Industry: Tourism

•       Job Duration: Indefinite

•      Compensation/Hours: Varies by project; approximately 20-30/week; less or more depending on current client workload

•       Desired Experience: 2-3 years in Program Management, Destination Management, Visitor Services, Convention Services, or Meeting/Event Planning. Experience with E-Learning development and/or LMS Management preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Response Deadline: January 16, 2017

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