Community Relations Engagement Manager

Job Description
Richmond Region Tourism seeks a Community Relations Engagement Manager to drive revenue growth through sponsorship development, grants, and foundation fundraising. This role manages the I Am Tourism (IAT) Ambassador program and supports sponsorship, donor stewardship, and event execution.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and evaluation of Community Relations programs, including I Am Tourism (IAT) and Community Engagement initiatives

Represent Richmond Region Tourism at community and industry events to support partnerships and visibility

Align programs with organizational goals, performance metrics, and revenue objectives

Develop and manage sponsorship initiatives for Community Relations programs and Foundation events

Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors and community partners

Prepare sponsorship proposals and secure new and renewing sponsorship revenue

Manage sponsor fulfillment, recognition, reporting, and ongoing relationship management

Maintain sponsorship tracking and revenue reporting

Develop and manage grant activities, including research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and compliance

Support foundation fundraising efforts and donor stewardship activities

Maintain development records and revenue tracking systems

Oversee logistics and execution of Community Relations and Foundation events, including sponsorship activation and donor recognition

Manage IAT program coordination, including registration, CRM updates, and onsite execution

Ensure accurate documentation, communications, and post event reporting

Provide timely and professional communication to stakeholders, sponsors, partners, and community members

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience

Previous DMO and/or travel or tourism industry experience strongly preferred

Experience managing committee(s)

Experience in budget management

Experience working with community, business, industry and, at times, political leadership

Ability to multitask, remain organized and demonstrate a high level of initiative and energy both individually and as a team member within a fast‑paced and performance‑based environment

Ability to make decisions for the projects or areas of work for which the manager is responsible

Benefits

Hybrid Work Life – ability to work a hybrid schedule blending office and remote work, but must reside in the Richmond Region

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Insurance

401(K) with Company Match

Direct Deposit

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Jury Duty

Paid Parking (downtown Richmond location)

Vacation and Sick Time

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Equal Employment Opportunity
The organization is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to providing a work environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment.

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