The Town of Farragut has a reputation for high standards, and this applies to our workforce as well as our vision for the community. We thrive on professionalism and integrity, and genuinely enjoy serving the community. The Town is seeking applicants for a part time Tourism Assistant.
Regular work schedule includes nights and weekend availability for special events. The position will not exceed an average of 29 hours a week.
The rate of pay starts at $18.54 per hour, eligible for overtime.
This position is grant funded and expires 10/31/2026.
The Town offers a competitive benefit package that includes:
General Definition of Work
Performs moderate professional and administrative work in the development and implementation of plans and programs to attract and sustain cultural tourism and business in the Town of Farragut. Work involves implementing goals and processes under the direction of the Tourism Manager.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic knowledge of tourism policies, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of writing and editing techniques required to prepare reports and related documents; general knowledge of town programs, policies and structure; previous experience with event planning and logistics, some knowledge of first aid methods and necessary safety precautions to be used in recreation work; thorough skill researching and organizing data; some skill operating standard office equipment, hardware and software; some skill operating standard tools of the trade; ability working closely with various citizens, committee and staff members; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, elected officials, local businesses, the media and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree with coursework in tourism, event planning, hospitality or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires walking, sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Ability to work nights and weekends for programs, events and tourism promotion as scheduled.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification within one year.
Valid driver's license in the State of Tennessee.
Pre-Hire Required Screenings
Background Check
MVR Check
Drug Screen-Non DOT
Benefits
The Town offers a competitive benefit package that includes:
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