Join the small, energetic office that promotes Salem, Massachusetts to visitors and tourists!  Destination Salem has an opening for a part time administrative assistant who will work 20 hours a week.

The right candidate will be organized, able to multitask, have an interest in tourism and/or marketing, and have a professional telephone and office demeanor.

The Administrative Assistant spends their time answering telephone and email inquiries, updatingSalem.org and HauntedHappenings.org, proofreading, assembling media kits, filing, and distributing Destination Salem’s publications.

We work with the Salem business community, including museums and cultural institutions, Massachusetts tourism industry, leisure travelers, group tour operators, international visitors, and others.

Qualifications:

  • B.A. in tourism, marketing, or a related field;
  • Interest in destination marketing;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook;
  • Strong written and verbal skills;
  • Customer service skills, including a pleasant phone disposition.
  • Ability to climb stairs, lift boxes, and operate a hand truck.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

How To Apply:

Please email resume and cover letter to:

Kate Fox, Executive Director
Destination Salem
kfox@salem.org

Apply by:
February 23, 2015

Salary:
$11.00 – $13.00 per hour, commeserate with experience

About this Organization:
As the destination marketing organization for the City of Salem, Massachusetts, Destination Salem cooperatively markets Salem as a historic, culturally rich destination for families, couples, domestic, and international travelers who are seeking an authentic New England experience, cultural enrichment, American history, fine dining, unique shopping, and fun.