Visit Estes Park · 3 days ago
Data Scientist & Technology Specialist
Estes Park, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expVisit Estes Park is seeking a Data Scientist & Technology Specialist to manage internal tools and technologies that enhance team collaboration and data sharing. This role focuses on data intelligence, digital systems, and performance measurement through data collection and analysis, ensuring accurate reporting and insights for decision-making across various functions.
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Responsibilities
Conduct and/or gather and maintain research on visitor trends, traveler behavior, economic indicators, and competitive destination comparisons
Assist in the design, distribution, and analysis of visitor surveys, partner and stakeholder surveys, resident sentiment tracking, and brand studies
Monitor and share industry reports from local, state, regional, and national tourism agencies
Assist VEP’s Digital Storyteller with tracking KPIs for digital campaigns, SEO/SEM, paid media performance, social engagement, and website behavior
Support travel experience-design campaigns by analyzing visitor patterns, feedback, and operational data
Maintain historical data archives to support long-term insights and year-over-year comparisons
Develop a comprehensive digital strategy that modernizes VEP’s technology stack, supports organization-wide innovation, and enhances visitor and partner experiences
Collect, manage, and validate data from multiple sources including lodging metrics, mobility data, website analytics, social platforms, surveys, events, and CRM systems
Ensure VEP remains at the forefront of digital trends, cybersecurity practices, emerging platforms, and destination-technology solutions
Support data accuracy and consistency across dashboards and internal systems
Assist with data governance recommendations, including documentation and version control processes
Build and maintain dashboards, easy-to-understand presentations and/or summaries for internal teams, CEO, Board Directors, and stakeholder reporting
Produce regular (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) reports summarizing visitation trends, marketing performance, economic returns, digital metrics, and individual campaign outcomes
Support development of board reports, community presentations, and partner and stakeholder updates with accurate data, trends, and projections
Respond to data requests from internal teams, board members, business and community partners, and public-sector collaborators
Manage IT systems and infrastructure including hardware, software, cybersecurity, user access, and internal tech support
Develop IT standards, policies, and processes that ensure security, reliability, and organizational efficiency
Oversee vendor selection, system integrations, licensing, and digital compliance requirements
Contribute to transparency and trust by maintaining reliable technology, systems, well-structured data outputs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business, economics, statistics, information technology, business, geography, or related field
2 - 4+ years of experience in data analysis, research, analytics, economics, business and/or information technology management or related roles
Proficiency with data visualization tools and basic SQL or data-query skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Experience conducting survey research and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Experience managing digital platforms, CRMs, or integrated technology systems
Understanding of ROI and basic statistical and economic analysis concepts
Strong project management skills and comfortable taking initiative while working independently
Preferred
Experience working in the travel and tourism industry, tourism economics, hospitality, transportation, or public-sector
Familiarity with Google Analytics, CRM platforms, social analytics tools, and geo-location, and mobility dashboards
Experience with visitor, location-based data, or economic impact platforms (e.g., Placer.ai, Arrivalist, Tourism Economics, geofencing tools, etc.)
Knowledge of or experience with destination marketing and management organizations or state-level tourism and/or recreation departments
Ability to interpret patterns, trends, and performance indicators and ensure data accuracy and consistency across reports
Experience collaborating with internal teams, vendors, contracts, and technology implementations across departments
Comfort translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, additional life insurance available
Employee Assistance Program
Colorado government employee pension (PERA)
401(k) and 457(b) plans
Cell phone stipend
PTO, holidays & volunteer days
Remote and Flexible Work (as approved by CEO)
Company
Visit Estes Park
Visit Estes Park is the destination marketing organization for estes park that provides official visitor information on mountain villages.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sarah Leonard
Chief Executive Officer
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