Remote Destination Development Manager

Virginia Economic Development Partnership; Lynchburg (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Destination Development Manager to oversee efforts across Amelia, Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Culpeper, Cumberland, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Powhatan, Rappahannock and Lynchburg. The role partners with local tourism stakeholders to develop programs, new products, and tourism-related businesses.

The incumbent will telecommute with reliable internet, travel frequently within Virginia, and maintain strong coordination with

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in economic development, strategic planning, tourism, marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tourism strategic planning, technical assistance, and product development guidance
• Present to local, regional, state, and federal organizations
• Provide cooperative marketing assistance to communities and small tourism-oriented businesses
• Connect tourism industry representatives and small businesses with VTC services

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Destination Development Manager to oversee efforts across Amelia, Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Culpeper, Cumberland, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Powhatan, Rappahannock and Lynchburg. The role partners with local tourism stakeholders to develop programs, new products, and tourism-related businesses.

The incumbent will telecommute with reliable internet, travel frequently within Virginia, and maintain strong coordination with