Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Corpus Christi, TX YOUR PARTNER IN GROWTH | Position Overview www.searchwideglobal.com © 2019 SearchWide Global ABOUT CORPUS CHRISTI Experience sun, surf, sand and more in Corpus Chris�, Texas! North Beach – Make history come alive aboard the USS Lexington or touch a stingray at the Texas State Aquarium. Bayfront/Downtown – Take a stroll along Corpus Christi’s beautiful bayfront and enjoy a wide variety of restaurants. Northwest – Watch thousands of hawks fly overhead or enjoy the great views of the Nueces River. Central – Find the latest fashion at some of the retail options in the central part of Corpus Christi. Southside – Find familiar restaurants and shopping destinations as well as stunning floral exhibits and gardens. Padre Island – Watch the sunrise or the sunset from the Padre Island National Seashore. Mustang Island – The place to be for sandcastles, shelling collecting and sun at Mustang Island State Park. Port Aransas – Where you find pirates, fine dining and water fun along the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. North Bay – Aransas Pass, Ingleside and Portland offer nature lovers opportunities galore! Surrounding Areas – Rockport, Kingsville, Flour Bluff, and Alice offer history, culture and South Texas charm. Ge�ng Around Traveling is easy in Corpus Christi with virtually no traffic and great transportation options for all. Move around with an affordable rental car or catch a quick ride on the quality bus service. Entering and exiting the Gulf Coast is made effortless at the Corpus Christi International Airport. Getting here is the easy part—you won’t want to leave! Trip Ideas There's a lot to see in Corpus Christi and its surrounding cities! From the largest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world to a boat cruise overlooking the Corpus Christi Bay. How about visiting an 825,000-acre ranch with its own cattle breeds (the Santa Gertrudis and the Santa Cruz)? Family Beaches and Nature Health and Wellness Outdoor Adventure Arts and Culture Shopping Sports Stay in Corpus Chris� Where you stay in Corpus Chris� can define your trip as much as what you do. Whether your idea of a sublime night’s slumber involves dri�ing into dreams amidst the sounds of the ocean outside your tent or burrowing beneath luxury linens in a beach-front four-star resort, we’ve got you covered in our wonderful city. Hotels in Corpus Christi – Quirky, Condos and Rentals – Slower pace Camping in Corpus Christi – Get quaint, luxurious and lavish and warm hospitality Back to Nature Events When you think of Corpus Chris�, you think of fun in the sun and the surf. But there is so much more to their city than their unique and beau�ful loca�on. They’ve got music! And Art! And History! These amazing elements of their culture are reflected in the variety of events they have. Click here for more Visit Corpus Christi Texas information. YOUR PARTNER IN GROWTH | Position Overview | www.searchwideglobal.com 2 ABOUT THE CORPUS CHRISTI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Mission As the marketing arm for the City of Corpus Christi, the primary mission of the Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau is to drive overnight visitors to the Corpus Christi area. The Corpus CVB is a full-service travel information center; as such, we offer Corpus Christi maps and Visitors Guides online and in print to anyone interested. In addition, the CCCVB provides the community with marketing support for the tourism, sports, and convention industries. These industries support the Corpus Christi area with a positive economic impact second only to the area's oil/gas/chemicals industry. The Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a variety of travel and business services: • Conven�on sales • Marke�ng of area atrac�ons and events/fes�vals • Coordina�on of conven�on services such as transporta�on, housing, registra�on manpower, venue selec�on, public rela�ons, collateral materials and other special needs. • Opera�on of one Visitor Informa�on Center • Leisure group travel sales • CCCVB Execu�ve Offices Fun Facts • Corpus Chris� is the 8th largest city in Texas with an es�mated popula�on of 316,381. • Corpus Chris� covers 452.2 square miles, of which 124.3 are land and 327.9 are water. • The average high temperature in July and August is 93 degrees. • The average high temperature in January is 65 degrees. • Approximately 8 million people visit the Corpus Chris� MSA every year. • Tourism generates an annual economic impact of $1 billion for the Corpus Chris� region. Meetings and Conventions Corpus Christi is the premier Texas coast destination for meetings and conventions. Quality meeting spaces and affordability combine to make Corpus Christi a popular destination—and a great value—for conventions and meetings any time of the year. Find out why Corpus Christi is the perfect meeting destination, including: • Attractive tropical setting overlooking sparkling Corpus Christi Bay • Competitive rates • More than 11,000 beautiful hotel and condo rooms The American Bank Center is Corpus Christi's premier venue for conventions, sports, concerts and the performing arts. Located within the 500,000 square-foot American Bank Center complex are a state-of- the-art convention center, the 10,500-seat American Bank Center Arena and the 2,526-seat American Bank Center Selena Auditorium. Renovated in November 2004, the American Bank Center Convention Center features 76,500 square feet. of easily accessible exhibit space in its main exhibit hall. Twenty-two (22) separate breakout rooms, a 25,000 square foot banquet hall and 20,000 square foot Bayview Ballroom are all conveniently contained within the convention center complex. All rooms are phone/internet-ready with either hardwire CAT- 6 connections and/or wireless internet. YOUR PARTNER IN GROWTH | Position Overview | www.searchwideglobal.com 3 Attached to the convention center complex, the American Bank Center Arena is home to the IceRays hockey team and the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi basketball teams. This facility is the perfect location for large general sessions. Also attached to the convention center, the 2,526-seat Selena Auditorium is an acoustically superb performing arts hall featuring plush seating. It is often used as a general session venue, as well as the ideal location for ballets, symphonic performances, operas, and all types of arts entertainment. Click here for links to view American Ban Center Size and Capacity and Floor Plans. POSITION SUMMARY POSITION TITLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORTS TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS PURPOSE Posi�on is accountable for direc�ng and managing the staff and opera�ons of the associa�on to ensure successful accomplishment of strategic goals, on behalf of the Board of Directors and stakeholders. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Develops long-term strategic plan and budget for the associa�on, working with the Board of Directors and staff, consistent with the vision and mission of the associa�on. Directs the staff in the development of programs to implement and accomplish strategic plan objec�ves. 2. Serves as spokesperson for the associa�on and its stakeholders. Meets with City Council and the Corpus Chris� community to provide informa�on regarding business concerns, issues that impact tourism and associa�on programs and services. Makes presenta�ons at business events and other mee�ngs and ar�culates the CVB’s vision, mission and posi�on on issues. 3. Represents the interests of stakeholders to other private and public cons�tuents. 4. Works with the Board of Directors on the development of policy, formula�on of plans, and oversight of associa�on opera�ons. Guides the delibera�ons and ac�vi�es of the Board and provides input and support to commitees and task teams. Responsible for the effec�ve governance of the associa�on, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regula�ons. 5. Works with staff to dis�nguish stakeholder needs, prospec�ve changes in the business environment and to iden�fy opportuni�es for new programs and new direc�ons for the organiza�on. Par�cipates in program formula�on, development and implementa�on. 6. Ensures the effec�ve u�liza�on of financial and human resources. Is solely responsible or the acquisi�on, direc�on and management of the staff of the associa�on. Provides direc�on and guidance to func�onal directors and reviews proposed changes in opera�onal policies and prac�ces. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS Vice Presidents and Department Directors report to the Chief Execu�ve Officer. Frequent contact with all organiza�on staff members. EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS The Chief Execu�ve Officer is appointed by the Board of Directors and operates under the immediate control of the Chairman. The Chief Execu�ve Officer has regular contact with the elected officers, the Board of Directors, task teams and commitees. Maintains personal contact with stakeholders and City Council to the greatest degree possible. Maintains appropriate rela�ons with business leaders, related organiza�ons, media and trade press to enhance the image of the associa�on and the atainment of its objec�ve. YOUR PARTNER IN GROWTH | Position Overview | www.searchwideglobal.com 4 QUALIFICATIONS Degree, with addi�onal study in business or Associa�on Management preferred 15 years’ experience in associa�on management with at least five years in a senior management posi�on. Prior experience or knowledge of issues of concern to the economic development field preferred. CHARACTERISTICS • Passionate • Collabora�ve • Strategic and Visionary • Entrepreneurial • Adaptable and Flexible • Strong Leadership Skills • Excellent Communicator • Transparent and Honest • Organized and Structured • Crea�ve • Fiscally Responsible • High Level of Integrity • Poli�cally Savvy • Inclusive • Professional • Diploma�c and Persuasive • Tech Savvy • Strong Business Acumen TOP PRIORITIES 1. Meet, build rela�onships, assess needs, establish trust and become entrenched with community leaders, stakeholders, CVB members, elected officials and board members.