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City Of Douglasville

TOURISM MANAGER

Douglasville, GA · On-site

$69K/yr

... the Assistant Conference Center and Tourism Director. * Oversees daily operations of the ... Douglasville Welcome Center and supervises tourism staff, including hiring, training, and ...

City of Denison, TX

Tourism Intern

Denison, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Fulfill Visitor Guide requests and assist with maintaining accurate printed materials * Assist with ... Research tourism, hospitality, and destination marketing trends * Assist visitors with merchandise ...

City of Denison

Tourism Intern

Denison, TX

$13 - $17.25/hr

... Assist guests with directions and information on local attractions, events, dining, and activities ... tourism and visitor services Fulfill Visitor Guide requests and assist with maintaining accurate ...

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How much do tourism assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for tourism assistant in the United States is $22.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tourism assistant?

Tourism Assistants are professionals who support the daily operations of tourism offices, attractions, or travel agencies. They provide information and assistance to tourists, help with bookings and reservations, and sometimes organize tours or events. Their role often includes answering questions about local attractions, transportation, and accommodations to ensure visitors have a positive experience. Tourism Assistants may also handle administrative tasks and promote tourism services in their region.

What is the difference between Tourism Assistant vs Travel Agent?

AspectTourism AssistantTravel Agent
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; customer service skillsHigh school diploma; certification or licensing may be required
Work EnvironmentTourist information centers, travel agencies, hotelsTravel agencies, online platforms, offices
Industry UsageSupporting tourism operations, providing info to travelersPlanning and booking travel arrangements for clients
Common Search IntentTourism support roles, local infoTravel planning, booking services

While both roles involve working with travelers, a Tourism Assistant primarily provides information and support within the tourism industry, whereas a Travel Agent focuses on planning and booking travel arrangements for clients. The roles often overlap in customer service and industry environment, but their core responsibilities differ.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a tourism assistant and how do they contribute to the overall guest experience?

Tourism Assistants typically handle a variety of tasks each day, such as greeting visitors, providing information about local attractions, assisting with reservations, and addressing guest inquiries. They often coordinate with tour guides, transportation providers, and hospitality staff to ensure smooth operations and a positive visitor experience. Their role is crucial in creating a welcoming atmosphere, resolving minor issues promptly, and ensuring guests have accurate information to make the most of their visit. By being knowledgeable and approachable, Tourism Assistants play a key part in maintaining high satisfaction levels among tourists.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tourism assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tourism Assistant, you typically need strong customer service skills, a background in hospitality or tourism, and often a relevant diploma or certificate. Familiarity with reservation systems, booking software, and multilingual abilities are commonly required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure guests have positive experiences, smooth travel logistics, and feel welcome, which are crucial for the reputation and success of tourism operations.
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Infographic showing various Tourism Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,455 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Sports & Special Events Program Coordinator

Pasco County, FL

New Port Richey, FL • On-site

$57K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Salary: $57,598.00 - $80,637.00 Annually
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14152-0726
Department: Public Services
Division: Destination Mgmt. Organization
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $57,598.00 - $80,637.00
Pay Grade: P40 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SPORTS & SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
The Sports & Special Events Coordinator, reports and provides overall support to the Tourism Assistant Director as well as serves as liaison between the DMO, local stakeholders, and sports and special event organizers. The Sports & Special Events Program Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and hosting sports event site-visits, managing sports tourism industry digital platforms, providing accommodation assistance for sports and special events, attending sports tourism conferences, and providing event services to event organizers.
Essential Job Functions
The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Facilitate and host site visits and inspections for representatives of sports and special events clients such as regional, national, or international governing bodies; sports events rights holders; amateur, collegiate, and pro sports event organizers; festivals organizers; and other events that can potentially bring a significant economic impact to the County. Showcase Pasco County venues, hotels, and attractions in front of key sports and special event organizers.
Manage sports tourism industry platforms such as PlayEasy and Sports Tourism Index to generate sports event leads. Work with the Tourism Assistant Director in the recruitment and solicitation of new sports and special events with the goal of maximizing leads that get converted into actual room nights. Assist the Tourism Assistant Director in the contract management process and execution of the Sports Event Funding Program, Sports Event Sponsorship Program, and the Matching Marketing Sponsorship Program. Prepare and submit grant applications and proposals to the appropriate governmental funding sources including the Florida Sports Foundation, as well as submit final reports for reimbursements. Represent the destination at local, regional, and national sports industry trade shows, conferences, and conventions.
Prepare monthly sports and special events reports to be presented to the Tourist Development Council. Prepare and submit sports and special events updates to local hotels. Facilitate accommodation planning assistance for those events not working with a housing company. Occasional heavy lifting may be required up to 50 pounds. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • A high degree of analytic ability and logical reasoning skills are required to address sometimes intricate and complex issues.
  • Independent judgment guided by general direction is required to research and communicate information.
  • Requires high level thinking to analyze issues and trends, and to provide effective findings and assessments in support of various organizational objectives.
  • Requires regular contact with C-level private industry executives, members of the public, elected and appointed officials, and staff. Requires developing and maintaining ongoing external relationships with local stakeholders, private businesses and other industry related professional associations.
  • Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information, complex situations, and ability to coordinate multiple functions while attending to additional duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Ability to create and present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral, and graphic form.
  • Ability to interpret applicable legislation, rules, and codes. Ability to operate a computer and industry-related software.
  • Ability to prioritize simultaneous assignments.
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to exercise mature judgment and tact.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Occasional heavy lifting may be required up to 50 pounds.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, or a related field with two (2) years' of experience in project coordination required. Content Management System (CMS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Paid holidays
  • Group insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Deferred compensation
  • Medical leave pool
  • Annual medical leave buy-back
  • Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
  • Acknowledge
  • Decline

02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
  • GED
  • High School
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate
  • None of the above

04
Do you have experience in Content Management System (CMS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Which best describes the years of experience you have in project coordination?
  • Ten or more years of experience
  • Nine years but less than ten
  • Eight years but less than nine
  • Seven years but less than eight
  • Six years but less than seven
  • Five years but less than six
  • Four years but less than five
  • Three years but less than four
  • Two years but less than three
  • One year but less than two
  • Less than one year of experience

06
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

07
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
  • Acknowledged
  • Declined

08
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
  • Yes
  • No

09
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
  • Yes
  • No

10
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
  • Yes
  • No

11
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
12
How did you hear about this position?
  • Billboard
  • Facebook
  • Friend/Family Referral
  • Indeed
  • Instagram
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Magazine publication
  • Nextdoor
  • Pasco County employee
  • Pasco County Facebook Page
  • Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
  • Pasco County Traffic Sign
  • Utility bill insert
  • X/Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Other

13
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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