Destination Development Specialist
Summary
| Title: | Destination Development Specialist |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1130 |
| Department: | Destination Development |
| Job Status: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Indianapolis, IN |
Description
Destination Development Specialist
Since 1923, Visit Indy has proudly served as the city’s official sales and marketing organization, a non-profit charged with driving tourism to Indy. At Visit Indy, it's our job to promote the city of Indianapolis. And that job has never been easier, more energizing or more rewarding than it is right now. As an unprecedented level of cooperation between business and government boosts Indianapolis to a completely new level, we're reveling in the opportunity to show our city off.
Since 1923, Visit Indy has proudly served as the city’s official sales and marketing organization, a non-profit charged with driving tourism to Indy. At Visit Indy, it's our job to promote the city of Indianapolis. And that job has never been easier, more energizing or more rewarding than it is right now. As an unprecedented level of cooperation between business and government boosts Indianapolis to a completely new level, we're reveling in the opportunity to show our city off.
Applications Close Friday, June 6, 2025
POSITION PURPOSE
Guided by Visit Indy’s Destination Vision Plan, the Destination Development Specialist supports the long-term enhancement of Indianapolis as a great place to live, work, and visit. This role assists with the research, engagement, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives that improve the tourism product and overall visitor experience. The Specialist contributes to team efforts that inform planning, promote awareness, and encourage implementation of development projects aligned with the Destination Vision Plan.
All Visit Indy team members reflect the organization’s “3 Ps” culture – productive, positive and progressive.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support the enhancement and development of tourism-related products and associated visitor engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to data collection, research, and the maintenance of tourism-related indicators.
- Assist in the management and updates of external-facing websites, social media accounts, and awareness-building and promotional marketing campaigns for Destination Vision Plan initiatives. This includes graphic design, desktop publishing, photo/video asset management, and both short- and long-form writing.
- Maintain situational awareness of partners, news, developments, and global best practices or innovations related to Destination Vision Plan initiatives.
- Help track and communicate updates on local and regional developments relevant to tourism.
- Maintain and update internal databases, dashboards, and project tracking tools.
- Support community and partner-engagement activities that may occasionally include evening and weekend activities.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Attend and actively contribute to Destination Development team meetings.
- Provide administrative support for meetings and projects as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in the field of urban planning, tourism, public administration, communications, or related fields.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience (inclusive of internships or apprenticeships), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Excellent written, deliberative, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience with research and analysis projects.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite. Awareness of ArcGIS and data tools like DOMO is a plus.
- Comfortable working with data and interpreting trends.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- This position requires some physical activity, such as reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; it requires occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and moving (up to 30 pounds).
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Good speaking and listening skills.
- Ability to interact with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence.
- Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity.
- Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
- Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones.
- This position requires emotional stability in order to deal with a variety of stakeholders in a professional, constructive, and respectful manner.
Visit Indy is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, not only do we adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to equal employment opportunity, but it is our firm policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected category or characteristic. Hiring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the same.
