About Us: The City of Jacksonville is the commercial hub of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. The City has grown rapidly since 1941, when Camp Lejeune was established and possesses a rich history dating back to 1731.

The strength and pride of our leaders and Citizens has helped the city progress in a productive and positive way. Close to 82,000 people make the city their home, and the 2010 US census calculates Jacksonville number 14 in population in the state. also according to the census, demographically, Jacksonville is the youngest city in the United States with an average age of 22.8 years old, which can be attributed to the large military presence.

This once quiet farming community has grown into the business, retail, medical, banking, and cultural center for Onslow County. Jacksonville is also designated as a “Tree City”, an honor bestowed by the National Arbor Day Association, because of the City’s dedication to nurturing it’s green spaces.

In 1992, Jacksonville was named an All-America City by the National Civic League. We celebrate the fact that this award was a direct result of the active involvement and service of Citizens in the governance of the community. Jacksonville promotes the collaborative interaction of our hometown heroes, the Citizens, government, business, and the voluntary sector in the resolution of public issues and the solving of shared problems.

General Definition: The City of Jacksonville is looking for an enthusiastic individual to serve as the City's Tourism Coordinator, who will perform professional and administrative work in support of the Jacksonville Tourism Development Authority; does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Transportation Services Director.

Coordinates and promotes the City as a travel destination, plans and implements special events that draw travelers to Jacksonville. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Promotes the City as a travel destination.
• Plans and implements special events to promote tourism.
• Serves as a point of contact for tourism-related hotel, tour, leisure, sporting, and meeting inquiries from prospective travelers.
• Works with visitor-related businesses to develop and enhance partnerships within the local economy.
• Assists with maintaining records of hotel occupancy, visitation statistics, trends from attractions, and state/national travel trends to evaluate performance.
• Takes photos and shares timely information regarding events, restaurants, attractions and attributes of the City.
• Maintains the JTDA website and contributes to social media content.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Associates degree from an accredited community college with major coursework in hospitality and tourism, communications, marketing, or related field. Professional experience working with a North Carolina Tourism Development Authority preferred.

Knowledge of methods, approaches, and procedures involved in tourism industry promotion; knowledge of advertising and tourism marketing techniques, practices, and methods; ability to create promotional materials; ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, associates, visitors, and the public.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.