Employment Opportunities

Job Title: Travel Counselor (Part-Time)

Department: County Commissioners Office

Work Location: Crain Memorial Welcome Center, Newburg, MD

Salary: Up to $12.14 per hour

Closing Date: 2010-09-08

Job Description Summary: Informs the traveling public about Charles County and Maryland attractions, accommodations, recreational facilities, services, events and destinations. Introduces new products and encourage e-newsletter signup. Suggests other venues and attractions, keeping with the callers’ indicated area(s) of interest. Understand state map and give specific directions to the traveling public for Charles County and Maryland. Offer general assistance for reaching destinations in other states. Makes hotel reservations and track economic impact. Assist motorists/travelers/callers in case of emergency. Process information by keying data into computer databases and directly to existing websites. Perform internet searches to gather current information about the hospitality and tourism industry. Assist with marketing material fulfillment. Assist in maintaining, stocking and ordering literature inventory. Assist with file documentation and daily, weekly, monthly reports. Assist in keeping their work area neat, clean and orderly at all times. There are two Part-Time positions available, with no benefits. 24 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. – 4: 30 p.m., flexible schedule (including weekends.) Salary: Up to $12.14 per hour, depending on qualifications. Closing date: September 8, 2010.

Applicants must submit a completed Charles County Government employment application and resume by the closing date to be considered for this position. Applicants are encouraged to apply online by clicking here. Employment applications are also available at the Charles County Government Building in the Department of Human Resources; at all Charles County Libraries; and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations in Waldorf. Submit application to the Department of Human Resources, Charles County Government Building, PO. Box 2150, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Applicants with special needs, please contact the Department of Human Resources voice phone number 301-645-0585 or MD Relay Service TDD#711. Call our job hotline on Mondays for an updated listing of job opportunities 301-645-0600.

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Part-time employment opportunities are also available at Charles County Government's Department of Community Services. These part-time positions do not offer county benefits.

Charles County Government is striving to become a customer-driven organization. We desire to create a challenging and personally rewarding environment in which employees are encouraged to take risks and empowered to respond to the needs of our customers.

Charles County offers excellent benefits, generous leave programs, and year-round full time employment. Applicants must complete a Charles County Government employment application by the closing date to be considered for this position. Employment applications are available at the Charles County Government Building in the Department of Human Resources, La Plata, Md., at all Charles County Libraries, and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations in Waldorf, Maryland. Submit applications to the Department of Human Resources, Charles County Government Building, Post Office Box 2150, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Applicants with special needs, please contact the Department of Human Resources voice phone number 301-645-0585 or Md. Relay Service TDD 1-800-735-2258. Call our job hotline on Mondays for an updated listing of job opportunities 301-645-0600.