This is a permanent, direct hire opportunity with full benefits.
Are you a gifted leader and collaborator that brings talent for the tourism industry? Do you know and love Frederick County and its wealth of visitor attractions?
The Board of Directors of the Tourism Council of Frederick County has announced that longtime Executive Director John Fieseler will be retiring. The council is seeking to hire their next long-term, dynamic Executive to keep Frederick County as one of Maryland's premier places to visit.
As Executive Director you will facilitate strategic planning efforts to maintain and increase the organization's focus on promoting Frederick County as an overnight destination. You will provide leadership and focus to an established team of tourism professionals to ensure that the mission of increasing visitor growth within the county continues to flourish. The Executive Director will be the recognized face of the organization and engage the community through networking and promotional activities.
The Executive Director is responsible for developing and enforcing the annual budget by maintaining tax revenue resources and additional funding streams. You will be accountable for maintaining and developing new partnerships with local businesses, government entities and key community stakeholders. The Executive Director also plays an active role in all marketing and government outreach at the State and local level.
Most qualified candidates will have the following:
* Leadership experience with operations, budgets, community outreach and people management
* 5 years' experience in tourism or related industry
* Experience in working collaboratively with a Board of Directors or Trustees is preferred
* Excellent communication skills including a strong comfort with public speaking
* Experience in building and maintaining community partnerships
* Strong time management skills, short- and long-term planning
* Bachelor's Degree or higher
* Affiliations with the Destinations International, US Travel Association, American Business Association, MD Hotel Association, local Chamber of Commerce are preferred
* Computer and MS Office proficiency, expertise with PowerPoint
This position offers:
* Annual starting salary of $125K-150K
* Competitive benefits: Health insurance, Retirement with match, generous paid time off
* Flexible schedule
Please send your résumé and cover letter to Manpower via:
[email protected] and put "Tourism Director" in the subject line.
*Application Deadline: February 19, 2021*
**Please, no calls or emails to the local office!