The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
Job Objective
To plan and direct all activities and operations of the Marketing and Communications Division of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) to proactively position the City of Little Rock as a must-experience destination.
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please clickMinimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired through the completion of Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Management, Journalism, Hospitality Management or a related field and eight (8) years of experience working in the tourism/hospitality or marketing/communication industry to include five (5) years of demonstrated budget experience in an executive and/or senior leadership role and demonstrated experience fostering and developing relationships with industry leaders; and three (3) years of experience supervising professional or managerial-level staff. Hospitality experience preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must show proof of valid automobile insurance before being approved to drive any LRCVB vehicle.
Must have access to a properly licensed and insured, reliable automobile for reimbursable assigned business travel.
Must obtain a personal credit card for fully reimbursable business expenses.
Must be available to travel, both in state and out of state, work evenings, holidays, and weekends as required.
This position may require one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: drug and alcohol screening, or background investigation.
Disclaimer
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
Online applications onlyApplicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.LRCVB Benefits - Full-Time EmployeesHealth Insurance -
Plan: Emp only: $43.86; Emp + Spouse: $327.65, Emp + Child(ren): $224.48; Family: $530.75. Two (2) plans to choose from: Base Plan (High Deductible); Buy-up Plan (Point of Service)
Base Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), 100% after deductibleBuy-up Plan: $1,500 deductible (in network), $35 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $35, $60 (Retail Specialty: $100 copay)Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentDental Insurance -
Emp: $0; Emp & Spouse: $11.45; Emp & Child: $15.99; Family: $30.39 per pay period
Delta Dental - $50 deductible except for Preventative Services$0 deductible for Preventative ServicesMaximum of $1,000 annual benefit per person per calendar yearEffective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentVision Insurance -
Emp: $4.02; Emp & Spouse: $7.64, Emp & Child: $8.24 and Family: $11.74 per pay period
Delta Vision - $0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $20 co-pay for materials lenses & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation$150 allowance for frames (once every 24 month frames/12 month lenses)Or - Contact Lens - $150 allowance for contactsEffective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentLife Insurance
LRCVB pays employee premium (dependent life not offered)
2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage to a maximum of $350,000Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentAccidental Death and Dismemberment
LRCVB pays employee premium
2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverageEffective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentLong Term Disability
LRCVB pays employee premium
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.Pension
Automatic enrollment, effective the first day of regular full-time employment
Defined Benefits Plan: 4.5% employee contribution/9% employer contributionVested after 5 years of service; Normal retirement age is 65.Flexible Spending Account
/ Health Savings Account -
Choose from FSA (with Buy-up Plan), HSA (with Base Plan) or Dependent Care Expenses,FSA - can enroll at Open Enrollment or after one year of serviceHSA - can enroll during initial enrollment period or at Open Enrollment
Deferred Compensation
Arkansas Diamond Plan - employee contribution only, no employer contribution.
$1,000 per semester, up to $3,000 per calendar year, available after 6 months of employment.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave PolicyYears of Service Accrued
per Pay Period
Yearly PTO Accrual
Max carryover0 - 3 years
6.16
160.16
3203 -10 years
7.70
200.20
32010 - 20 years
8.62
224.12
32020 + years
10.16
264.16
320
Short Term Disability (STD) Leave Policy
Years of Service Accrued
per Pay Period
Yearly PTO Accrual
Max carryoverAll
1.85
48.10
1000Unused PTO hours in excess of the maximum will be transferred to STD account annually up to the maximum carryover for STD hours.
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Are you willing to start at $119,225.60?
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Management, Journalism, Hospitality Management or a related field?
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Do you have at least eight (8) years of experience working in the tourism/hospitality or marketing/communication industry to include five (5) years of demonstrated budget experience in an executive and/or senior leadership role and demonstrated experience fostering and developing relationships with industry leaders?
YesNo
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If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A.
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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience supervising professional or managerial-level staff; Hospitality experience preferred.
YesNo
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If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A..
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Are you willing to obtain a personal credit card for fully reimbursable business expenses?
YesNo
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Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License?(Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.)
YesNo
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How did you find out about this particular position?
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