Community Engagement & Tourism Manager

Responsibilities

• Represent Avis Alaska at tourism, business, charity, and community events statewide.
• Build and strengthen relationships with hotels, cruise operators, visitor bureaus, tour operators, chambers of commerce, and other tourism partners.
• Maintain an active network of partners, prospects, and community contacts with consistent follow-up.
• Develop new partnerships, referral sources, and business opportunities that support company growth.
• Strengthen existing partnerships and sponsorships to maximize their value.
• Support marketing efforts by identifying Alaska destinations, partners, and stories worth showcasing.
• Identify worthwhile community events, sponsorships, and tourism initiatives for Avis Alaska.
• Develop media and community relationships that increase brand awareness.
• Coordinate with leadership and location teams to align opportunities with local operations and seasonal demand.
• Travel throughout Alaska to visit locations, meet partners, and attend events.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Alaska and its communities
• Established relationships, or the ability to build them quickly, statewide
• Comfortable engaging with business owners, tourism leaders, executives, and the public
• Personable, professional, organized, and an excellent communicator
• Comfortable representing Avis Alaska publicly, including through media and promotional content
• Willing and able to travel throughout Alaska
• Background in tourism, hospitality, media, community relations, business development, sales, or marketing preferred

Preferred

• Background in tourism, hospitality, media, community relations, business development, sales, or marketing preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 100% company-funded retirement benefit
• Sales incentives and bonus opportunities