Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

 

Do you love the Adirondacks? We are seeking people who share our passion.

ROOST employs approximately 25 people with offices in Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, and Crown Point. For inquiries, please contact jobs@roostadk.com.

 

 

Current Openings

 

The following positions are currently available.

 

Communications Coordinator

 

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is currently seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator. Responsibilities include:

 

  • Coordinate PR messaging and objectives for DMO geographic area of responsibility with ARTC and ILNY public relations subcontractors.
  • Monitor work of PR subcontractors (JMCPR in NYC) to execute plans in alignment with marketing and communications strategies.
  • Maintain media kit resources online and digitally for on-site distribution (FAMs).
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with the media.
  • Fulfill media requests / inquiries for information, video, and photo.
  • Write press releases on behalf of ROOST.
  • Maintain communication activity statistics, allocated to specific regions, including:
    • DMO/Destination press releases distributed
    • FAMs hosted
    • Media inquiries fulfilled
    • Media interviews conducted
    • Resulting media clippings/links
    • Media events coordinated/hosted
    • Editorial written
    • Media pitches distributed
  • Attend media and local events as appropriate.
  • Support social media efforts as directed.
  • Write story and news content for destination websites.
  • Work with team members to achieve set goals.
  • Any other duties as requested.

 

Reports To: Director of Marketing

Primary Office Location: Lake Placid

Position Type: Full-Time

To apply, please send resume and writing samples to jobs@roostadk.com.

 

 

Visitor Services Specialist & Marketing Assistant – Lake Champlain Region 

 

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is looking to hire an outgoing person to:

 

Visitor Services: 

  • Answering visitor inquiries (phone, e-mail and in person). 
  • Track visitor leads
  • Replenish brochure racks, maintain lobby, tidy & restock bathrooms as necessary, etc. 

Marketing & Communications: 

  • Write stories to display on Lake Champlain tourism website. 
  • Assist with Lake Champlain social media platforms 

Other: 

  • Weekend and evening work hours may be required. 
  • Any other tasks as required. 

Skills Required: 

  • Must enjoy working with the public and meeting new people. 
  • Strong written and oral communication skills. 
  • Ability to solve routine problems. 
  • General knowledge and understanding of what the Lake Champlain Region and Adirondacks have to offer. 
  • Must be capable of working independently and exercise good judgment.

 

Reports To: The Lake Champlain Region Marketing Manager

Primary Office Location: Crown Point

To apply, please send resumes to Suzanne Maye at suzanne@roostadk.com.

 

 

 

Thank you for your interest in working at the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST). We are an equal opportunity employer.