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Director of Tourism jobs are open across destination marketing organizations, hospitality groups, government tourism agencies, and regional convention bureaus, at every level from tourism coordinator to senior director, with specializations in destination marketing, event programming, and visitor experience strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Jay County Development Corporation (JCDC) is the economic development organization for Jay County, Indiana. Through a new contract with the Jay County Tourism Commission, JCDC is launching a countywide tourism and destination marketing program.
About the role
The Director of Tourism & Event Marketing will lead that program. You’ll build Jay County’s brand, grow overnight stays, and develop the events, marketing and partnerships that bring visitors here. You’ll report to the JCDC Executive Director and to the Tourism Commission on goals, metrics and spending.
What you’ll do
Inventory tourism assets, venues and events, and set yearly goals with the Tourism Commission
- Work with a marketing firm to develop a countywide brand and tagline
- Build and manage a visitor website, social media and email list; produce a travel guide and advertising
- Measure results using Placer.ai and other visitor data
- Revitalize the Vintage Bike Show and Antique Engine & Tractor Show, and pursue sports tourism
- Administer a local event support fund
- Represent Jay County at travel shows and in the Indiana Tourism Association
- Prepare quarterly reports and an annual economic impact summary
What you bring
- Experience in marketing, event planning, destination management or economic development
- Strong writing and public speaking skills
- Skill with social media, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, and website content management
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends and travel overnight for trade shows
- Valid driver’s license
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, tourism, hospitality or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
How to apply
Send a resume and cover letter to Jodi Hayes at jhayes@jaycodev.org by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2026, or mail to Jay County Development Corporation, 118 S. Meridian St., Ste. B, Portland, IN 47371.
Full Job Description: www.jaycountydevelopment.org
Jay County Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of tourism jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in tourism management, hospitality, marketing, or a related field
- Experience developing and executing destination marketing or tourism development strategies
- Ability to build and manage relationships with government agencies, hotels, and tourism partners
- Proficiency with digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, and content management systems
- Experience managing budgets, grants, or public funding allocations for tourism programs
- Familiarity with visitor research methods, tourism data analysis, and reporting to boards or stakeholders
Tips for Your Director of Tourism Job Search
Quantify destination impact on your resume
Hiring panels for director of tourism roles want to see measurable outcomes, like visitor growth, occupancy gains, or campaign reach during your tenure. Replace vague action verbs with figures tied to destination performance or partner revenue your work influenced.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of tourism openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your portfolio to the employer type
A state tourism office and a resort group evaluate candidates differently. Highlight policy work, public partnerships, and grant stewardship for government roles, and shift to revenue-generating campaigns and stakeholder ROI when targeting private hospitality employers.
Target openings by destination type, not just title
Rural heritage tourism boards, urban convention bureaus, and national park gateway communities all hire directors of tourism but write postings differently. Search by destination type or organization name to surface relevant roles that generic title searches miss.
Prepare a destination strategy case for interviews
Many interview panels for this role ask candidates to present a short destination strategy or marketing plan. Prepare a focused example using publicly available data from a comparable destination to show how you would prioritize visitors, partners, and budget.
Negotiate scope before accepting any offer
Director of tourism roles vary enormously in budget authority, staff size, and board reporting structure. Before accepting, clarify your discretionary budget, whether you control the marketing function outright, and how success is formally measured in the first year.
Director of Tourism Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of tourisms?
The most active employers for director of tourisms right now are State of West Virginia, Livingston County, NY, and University of Illinois, and the most openings are in Illinois, New York, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Destination marketing organizations and state or regional tourism boards account for a large share of active postings.
How many director of tourism jobs are remote?
About 0% of director of tourism openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the community-facing nature of most roles. Digital marketing strategy, grant writing, and media relations functions within the role tend to be the most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a director of tourism?
Start by building experience in destination marketing, hospitality operations, or public-sector tourism programs. Progress through roles like tourism coordinator, marketing manager, or assistant director to develop budget, partnership, and campaign management skills. Earning credentials through organizations like the Destinations International professional development program strengthens your candidacy for director-level positions.
Can you get a director of tourism job without direct experience?
Candidates from adjacent fields like hotel sales, convention services, economic development, or public affairs have moved into director of tourism roles by emphasizing transferable skills in stakeholder relations, strategic planning, and marketing. Smaller regional boards and rural tourism organizations are more open to candidates who bring strong community ties and a clear vision for the destination.
What does the director of tourism interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with board members, elected officials, or tourism partners who assess strategic fit and community knowledge. Many organizations ask finalists to present a short destination marketing plan or vision document before a final decision is made.
Where can I find and apply to director of tourism jobs?
You can find and apply to director of tourism jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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