Overview
TOURISM SERVICES COORDINATOR
Mesa Grande Business Development Corporation
Golden Eagle Farm, 27236 Highway 78, Ramona CA
www.thegoldeneaglefarm.com/jobs
SUMMARY
This is a grant-funded, two-year full-time (40 hrs per week) office-based position. The Tourism Services Coordinator will report to the BDC Board of Directors, and will work closely with the Board, the contract marketing consultant, and the BDC’s Special Projects Coordinator, who will serve as Project Manager on the grant funding this position.
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing a marketing program laid out by the marketing consultant to increase public awareness of, and visitor traffic to, the Golden Eagle Farm’s organic produce store and vacation rental home(s), and to promote participation in BDC special events such as Night Markets, holiday festivals, farm tours and open houses.
The Tourism Services Coordinator will build relationships with other entities in the local tourism marketplace such as wineries, and specialty farms, and with county, state and federal agencies operating tourism resources such as nature preserves, campgrounds, hiking/biking trails, etc.
Preference will be given to qualified Native American candidates, and to candidates with previous experience working for a federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal enterprise.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Implementing social media marketing plan/calendar
· Handling vacation rental inquiries and logistics pre- and post-stay
· Coordination of special events (Night Markets, farm tours, open houses)
· Booking and management of 3rd party meetings and conferences
· Developing and maintaining collaborations with other local tourism entities
· Back-up assistance with daily farm store operations as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Previous experience in public-facing or customer service positions
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to self-start and work independently in a small office setting
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Reasonable proficiency with Microsoft Office applicationss (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
· Reasonable proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)
· Knowledge of the Tribe’s market area, attractions and assets
· Valid CA driver’s license
· Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning tribal information
· Respect for tribal sovereignty, culture, traditions and community values
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily office-based at the Golden Eagle Farm, 27236 Highway 78, Ramona CA, and may require occasional evening or weekend work in connection with special events and promotional activities on the Golden Eagle Farm. Occasional work-from-home days may be authorized at the discretion of the Board.
Successful candidate must comply with all applicable tribal policies and procedures.
COMPENSATION
The position is funded at $25 per hour. Benefits include vacation pay and sick leave. No health insurance is provided.
TO APPLY
Download application form at www.thegoldeneaglefarm.com/jobs. Return completed application form along with resume to marsha@mesagrandeband-nsn.gov.
About Mesa Grande Business Development Corporation
The MGBDC is responsible for business and economic development activities on behalf of the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. It is headquartered at the 560-acre Golden Eagle Farm, which became Mesa Grande trust land in February 2025. The farm is currently home to a 16-acre organic/regenerative produce garden and associated retail farm store; two vacation rental homes that also serve as small meeting venues; and outdoor event space for day/short-term rental.
The Tourism Services Coordinator position is funded by a two-year grant from the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) under the Tribal Tourism Grant Program. The position is intended to support implementation of a professional designed marketing program to enhance the Golden Eagle's visibility, increase visitor traffic and help generate additional revenue for MGBDC operations.
