Vice President of Community Engagement

Vice President of Community Engagement

Travel Lane County promotes the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region to support a resilient, year-round and countywide economy that enriches our communities. Our team is collaborative, innovative and driven by a shared commitment to serving the place we call home.

We are seeking a Vice President of Community Engagement to serve as a community leader and partner for the tourism industry throughout Lane County. In this role you’ll drive strategies that strengthen our local economy and enhance quality of life through sustainable tourism.

• Believes in community. You are inspired by others  passion for where they live. You are curious and love being in the know. You are as happy to support someone else’s great idea as you are to champion your own.
• Values service and collaboration. You have experience with local businesses, community leaders, media, and partners in public and private sectors. You understand different perspectives and are quick to help colleagues and community partners.
• Brings a problem-solving mindset. You believe anything is possible and seek solutions. You love to vision and drive big ideas while valuing the day-to-day work it takes to make an impact.
• Is experienced. You have built and implemented strategies that align diverse interests. You can communicate clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including public speaking, media relations and one-on-one conversations. You’ll create and evaluate strategies, navigate government processes and policy making. Mentoring and guiding a staff team is part of your approach.

• Service and collaboration orientation. Track record of working with local businesses, community leaders, media and partners in public/private sectors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentorship experience, with a focus on collaborative, results-driven teams.
• Public speaking and media relations experience, including developing messaging and reporting.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to analyze issues, formulate policy/advocacy strategies, and drive community impact.

You’ll be out in the community connecting with partners at events and meetings throughout Lane County. You will work from our downtown Eugene office alongside a team that values collaboration and our mission. The role offers potential for hybrid work after the first few months. Expect varied hours including mornings, evenings and weekends to stay connected with partners and activities that reflect the real-world impact of the work.

Starting pay: $82,000/year (full-time, exempt)

Benefits include:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Employer SEP/IRA contributions after two years

We foster a culture built on collaboration and innovation. We champion growth, support colleagues, and focus on work that benefits our broader community. Work that matters: your efforts support local businesses, community groups, government, and residents; strengthen connections across Lane County; and contribute to a visitor economy that benefits the people who live here.

• Position is full-time, salaried, executive exempt, with managerial duties based in downtown Eugene. Hybrid in-office/remote schedule may be available after 3 months.
• Reports to the President & CEO.
• Travel may be required for community events and stakeholder engagement.

Lead development and implementation of strategic community engagement, industry activation and destination development to strengthen Lane County’s economy and quality of life. Develop and evaluate engagement strategies aligned with community and industry needs. Build relationships and communications with partners including local businesses, industry associations, media, community leaders, residents, and public/private sector collaborators. Create and communicate clear, accurate, relevant and persuasive messaging and external reports.

Oversee destination development for sustainable visitation. Provide strategic guidance and oversight for membership development, services and events. Manage staff.