Director of Economic Development and Tourism
Director of Economic Development and Tourism, King George County, Virginia.
Salary Range: $76,927.00 - $126,929.00
King George County is accepting applications for the position of Director of Economic Development and Tourism. Duties include, but are not limited to administering, supervising and monitoring community and economic development activities and projects, promoting King George County as a prime business and tourism destination and encouraging the expansion of existing businesses. Employee will provide staff assistance to the King George County Economic Development Authority and the Tourism Committee. The ideal candidate will utilize considerable initiative and independent judgment in developing marketing strategies and associated materials and exercise professionalism, courtesy and tact in frequent contact with business representatives, government liaisons and the general public.
Position reports to the County Administrator.
Applicant requirements include any combination of experience and education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, marketing, public administration, economics, planning, engineering, tourism or related field, with extensive professional experience in economic development, marketing or planning related activities, preferably in local, state or regional government.
This position is open until filled.
Please submit your application package promptly for consideration. The most qualified candidates will be invited to personal interviews.