Executive Director

The Orange County Convention and Visitor Bureau (CVB), doing business as Visit French Lick West Baden, is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director will work to advance the mission of the CVB by providing strategic vision and direction to the CVB staff, Board of Directors and community partners; to assure the financial strength of the bureau and to lead the organization and its partners to significantly increase the growth of the tourism industry in the region.

A strong leader, with a proven track record, is needed to leverage resources, establish partnerships and foster innovation.

The successful candidate will assume the leadership of the organization and will lead a team of professionals by:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the bureau, ensuring proper fiscal and operational
• management.
• Planning and implementing goals that positively advance the regional tourism industry while being
• agile enough to identify and act on changes within the tourism market.
• Serving as the primary voice for tourism in the community, coordinate with local partners to build on French Lick/West Baden and all of Orange County’s renaissance and develop strong relationships
• with local, state, and national tourism leaders.
• Excellent communication skills will be needed to
• share the story of the destination.
• Provide dynamic leadership to energize the CVB team.

A four-year degree in marketing or business is preferred, an Associates degree with a minimum of five years of experience in the tourism industry will be considered.

Must be able to travel and hold a valid driver’s license. This is a full-time salaried position, including a full benefits package. Salary based on

experience and background.

More job details can be found at https://visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com/about-us/careers/

Please send letter of interest and resume by May 31, 2024. VFLWBCareers24@gmail.com

Appraisal Interview: All interested applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter that answers the supplemental questions listed below. Cover letters should be no longer than one page.