Principal Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provide information to the traveling public Direct tourists and answer questions regarding attractions, accommodations, historic sites, mileage, geography, culture, heritage, and shopping areas Attend training programs, seminars, familiarization trips, and special meetings Prepare assignments from workshops/seminars for submission to Jackson office by deadline Compile reservation reports from accommodations reservations made for traveling public Maintain cleanliness of Welcome Center building interior Assist with special projects Plan, organize, and implement activities and events held at the center Participate in Chamber of Commerce, tourism, and civic activities in the local community Serve as official representative of the state when necessary. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more.