Director of Tourism and Community Bowman County Development Corporation

Mission

Strengthen Bowman County by encouraging and implementing innovative strategies to workforce, tourism, business, and quality of life.

The Director of Tourism & Community Development is a leadership role responsible for tourism promotion, community development initiatives, and external communications for the Bowman County Development Corporation (BCDC) and its affiliated partners, including the Roosevelt Custer Regional Council.

This position is highly visible and works closely with the Executive Director and team members to guide public-facing messaging, tourism efforts, and community initiatives. The Director is expected to take ownership of projects while operating within a strongly collaborative, team-oriented organization.

BCDC is a highly collaborative, mission-driven organization serving a rural region. This role is ideal for a motivated, creative, and community-minded leader who enjoys building relationships, telling positive stories, and turning ideas into action.

• Leadership experience in tourism, marketing, communications, community development, nonprofit, education, sales, hospitality, or related fields
• Proven ability to manage projects, take initiative, and follow through with accountability
• Comfortable representing the organization publicly and communicating with diverse audiences
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Creative, organized, and solutions-oriented
• Experience with marketing, communications, or design tools is helpful; willingness to learn is required
• Experience in rural or small-market settings is a plus
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience in rural communities, small organizations, or public-facing roles is a plus

Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational priorities.

• Lead tourism and community development initiatives that promote Bowman County and the surrounding region as well as enhancing quality of life
• Oversee signature community projects and events
• Lead local and regional tourism strategies
• Identify and develop new tourism and community development opportunities

• Lead external communications, including press releases, newsletters, social media, and marketing campaigns
• Coordinate positive storytelling and media outreach highlighting community successes
• Maintain consistent messaging, tone, and branding across platforms
• Respond to routine media inquiries in coordination with the Executive Director

• Create or oversee basic marketing and tourism materials (print and digital)
• Use accessible design tools such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar platforms
• Maintain brand standards and visual consistency
• Coordinate vendors for higher-level design, printing, or advertising when needed
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools is essential

• Build relationships with local businesses, regional partners, media, and stakeholders
• Assist businesses with basic marketing and tourism-related visibility
• Represent BCDC at meetings, events, and public functions

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Supervisor: Executive Director
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
  Occasional evenings or weekends required

All employees are expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. A confidentiality agreement is required. Any breach of confidentiality is grounds for immediate dismissal.