Expert Explorer Jobs

Company Overview

Visit Henry County, GA (VHCG) is the official destination marketing organization responsible for the promotion of tourism throughout the areas of Stockbridge, Locust Grove, Hampton, and unincorporated Henry County.VHCG is offering a fantastic opportunity for a part-time Expert Explorer to join our team and be active, creative, and engaged with our visitors throughout Henry County.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technology and the internet to seek information and answers not immediately known
• Work directly with the Visit Henry County, GA Director to strategically schedule activation locations for the year
• Provide information services relevant to our hospitality-related business organizations and partners throughout Henry County (hotels, restaurants, local retailers, special event facilities, art related businesses, and public parks, etc.)
• Work independently, including setup and breakdown of information tent and/or van
• Update manager on any growing visitor concerns or trends throughout the community
• Track daily interaction numbers, giveaways and specific request types (i.e. restaurants, shopping, etc.)
• Maintain a positive, friendly, outgoing, and professional attitude toward visitors at all times
• Setting up activation space and engaging with visitors at the Visit Henry County, GA mobile visitor center at a business or on the grounds of an attraction
• Attending special events, sport tournaments, large-scale sporting events, hotel promotions, or other locations that draw a substantial amount of visitor foot traffic

Qualifications

• Must possess a state of Georgia driver’s license, with a driving record in good standing (95% of travel will be in-county with occasional out-of-county trips required)
• Possess strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
• The ideal candidate will be comfortable driving a large cargo van, setting up the van to attract visitors, having conversation with many visitors throughout the day, and staying up to date on all tourism-related happenings throughout the county
• The ability to work outdoor throughout all seasons of the year
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to learn Henry County’s history, growing/changing attractions, and tourism industry
• The position is ideal for candidates seeking a part-time position with flexibly scheduled hours
• Must be able to manage volunteers with a diversity of personalities and experiences

The position will not exceed 20 hours per week. Weekend and evening availability is potentially required, but mutually agreed upon hours and scheduling would be established in-advance with Visit Henry County, GA staff.