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Taste the County
Prince Edward County Tourism

POSITION: Chief Executive Officer

Taste the County is the destination marketing tourism organization for Prince Edward County, Ontario. It is a private sector, non-profit incorporated body with industry membership of more than 250 local businesses. It’s a consumer driven marketing company directed by a dedicated Board of Directors and funded by membership fees, advertising & partnership funds, special events, grants and the County of Prince Edward.

The corporation is seeking a highly qualified entrepreneurial, marketing savvy individual for the leadership position of Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board, this individual will lead the organization into its next phase of growth in line with the organization’s new Strategic Plan.

Working with a small staff, partners, stakeholders and the Board, this hands-on, exceptional leader will drive growth and awareness of Prince Edward County, as one of Canada’s top travel destinations.

Candidates will come with a strong background in marketing, communications, government relations, and fund & tourism development with a minimum of 8 years of management experience. A background in tourism or related industries is preferred, as is a strong working knowledge of community group engagement and Board relations.

  • Application deadline: February 10th, 2012 at 5:00pm
  • Job Description - Chief Executive Officer - View

  • Taste the County Strategic Plan - 2011/2012 - View

Confidential submissions: Please email resume & covering letter to:
Cynthia Peters
Chair, Board of Directors
Taste the County
cynthia@fromthefarm.ca


Driving Growth... Promoting the County experience.

Welcome to Prince Edward County, a charming blend of rural Ontario and getaway country. Taste the County™ in its beautiful and hospitable island-setting in old Ontario: farm fresh products, rich heritage, artistic talent & culture, and recreational activities on land & water.

Taste the County™ is an incorporated not-for-profit destination marketing and quality enhancement organization for Prince Edward County. It links together all the wonderful "tastes" of the County, and offers them as both a lure to visitors... and a reason to stay.

 

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