Position Description:

Executive Director/CEO

Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Randolph Riverfront Center (Alexandria, LA) (Bureau)

Summary:

The Executive Director/CEO oversees and is accountable for all activity for the Bureau and the Randolph Riverfront Center and is responsible for management and oversight of the budgets and staff of both.

The Executive Director/CEO is responsible for leading the organization to fulfill its mission to market and sell Alexandria/Pineville as a destination and to strengthen the local economy by increasing travel to the Alexandria/Pineville Area.

This highly visible position interfaces with key community, government, media, and convention and tourism leaders, serving as the key spokesperson for the organization, ensuring ongoing and active communication and collaboration with all stakeholders to communicate and fulfill the Bureau’s mission, make a positive economic impact, and raise awareness of the organization and its impact on the region.

Requirements:

This position requires a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to five years in sales and marketing leadership, with a preference for experience in tourism or hospitality sales. Demonstrated skills and experience in operational management, strategic planning, financial management, and marketing are essential. Previous experience in a Convention and Visitors Bureau and/or a Convention Center is preferred, but not required.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to cathy@apacvb.org. The Bureau provides competitive compensation and benefits, based on each team member’s experience and qualifications.

Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Federal and State law with applicants for employment positions, including but not limited to age, race, color, gender or creed.

Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (APACVB) Mission Statement:

The APACVB is a destination marketing organization whose mission is to strengthen the economy by increasing visitation and visitor spending in the area. The APAVB is a political subdivision for the state of Louisiana, and full oversight authority rests with the Board of Directors. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors.

For more information on the Bureau, visit: www.alexandriapinevillela.com.