Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number:Department: Culture Rec & Tourism-Tourism
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobThis is a full-time position located at the
Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA. This position oversees research and development efforts as well as special initiatives. Minimum QualificationsSix years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:- Leads the strategic planning process and develops long-term initiatives and objectives for the Office of Tourism
- Establish metrics and benchmarks to evaluate the effectiveness of strategic plans and priorities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure Tourism meets its stated goals
- Directs studies of internal control systems, and impacts of Tourism and all programs.
- Reviews and revises strategic information on a quarterly basis and implements any actions that are required
- Monitor financial performance and tracks key performance indicators (KPls) to report progress towards strategic goals
- Identify challenges that may impact the organization's strategic objectives and trends forecast to identify opportunities
- Makes recommendations to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of all Tourism programs. Works with executive management to
implement necessary changes. - Develop and implement brand strategies for the Office of Tourism to advance agency priorities, increase brand awareness, and deploy strategic campaigns to ensure adherence to brand standards across the Office of Tourism
- Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key industry stakeholders and tourism partners. The position's
primary objective will be to enhance brand awareness, credibility, and loyalty through strategic initiatives and effective external and
internal communication - Create comprehensive brand strategies that align with the Office of Tourism's overall objectives, goals, and growth plans
- Monitor advertising agency and vendor contracts and ensure deliverables align with expectations and are executed in a timely manner
- Ensure consistency In brand messaging and positioning across the agency and enhance brand awareness through strategic initiatives and effective communication.
- Collaborate closely with advertising, sales, communications, and administration teams to ensure alignment of brand strategies with
agency goals - Represents Executive Management by attending meetings with tourism industry partners and stakeholders
- Other duties as needed.
Position-Specific Details:- Appointment Type: This is a full-time position. This position will be filled as a promotion of a current permanent employee of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism or The Office of the Lieutenant Governor serving in a classified position.
- Work Schedule: This is a full-time position that reports in-office Monday-Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. This position will be required to travel and drive.
- Location: This position is located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "" link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*For further information about this vacancy, contact:Katelyn Wale
Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism
1051 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: 225-342-7928
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
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Are you currently a permanent, classified employee of The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism or The Office of the Louisiana Lieutenant Governor?
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