Community Relations Engagement Manager

Job Description Position Summary

Richmond Region Tourism is seeking 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.

• 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

• 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

• Hybrid Work Life - ability to work a hybrid schedule which is a blend of in the 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

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