DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - UNCLASSIFIED

The Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs - Division of Tourism (Travel

Nevada) is seeking a Destination Development Manager to support its vision of

cultivating a vibrant visitor economy built on exceptional and enriching

experiences that enhance quality of life for all Nevadans. Based in Reno, Carson

City, or Las Vegas, this role reports to the Chief Industry Development Officer and

plays a pivotal part in advancing destination and product development throughout

rural Nevada. The Destination Development Manager will be required to action

strategic planning expertise, diplomacy with stakeholders, and effective resource

management to strengthen Nevada’s tourism landscape. This role requires the

ability to clearly communicate Travel Nevadas priorities and foster collaborative

engagement among community partners, businesses, and governmental entities.

Operating within a highly collaborative, team-based model, the Manager maintains

transparent communication with leadership, ensures organizational stewardship of

stakeholder relationships, adheres to defined grant-authority parameters, and

partners with colleagues and grant review teams on all major programmatic

decisions. Through this work, the Manager helps drive Travel Nevada’s long-term

mission to share the heart of Nevada with the world through stewardship, * Implementing initiatives that grow rural tourism-related economic development

by strengthening high-quality tourism assets, infrastructure, and workforce

capacity.

• Monitoring and evaluating tourism project outcomes, adjusting strategies to

maximize economic, social, and environmental benefits.

• Administering grant programs, including full-cycle management from application

review and guideline development to documentation, metrics tracking, and

coordination with the grant committee.

• Managing destination-development contractors, program budgets, RFPs,

workshops, and project tracking through completion.

• Develop and implement destination development strategies aligned with Travel

Nevada’s mission, vision, and goals.

• Collaborating with local businesses, government agencies, and community

stakeholders to support cohesive, statewide destination development.

• Communicating and representing Travel Nevada’s strategic direction with

integrity and diplomatically, using effective conflict resolution skills when

necessary, and fostering positive stakeholder engagement.

• Proficiency in project and time management skills, including the ability to meet

deadlines and prioritize multiple initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strategic Planning - Develop and implement destination development strategies

that align with Travel Nevada’s goals, vision and mission.

• Stakeholder Coordination - Collaborate with local businesses, government

Travel Industry, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Communication Skills, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Stewardship, Leadership, Economic Development, Community Development, Proven experience and/or education (3+ years) in tourism development,

destination management, economic development, community development, grant

management or other related fields. An understanding of destination stewardship

principles and community engagement practices is preferred. Must be skilled in

creative problem-solving and a passion for crafting memorable visitor experiences.

Ability to use analytic and data visualization software and/or CRM systems, project

management software, grant management platforms, and Microsoft Suite products.

This position may require occasional work during evenings and weekends to meet

program or project needs. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel, * Resource Management - Excellent time management skills, including

demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects.

• Diplomatic Communication - Adept at diplomacy, negotiation and issue

resolution, managing conflict and disagreement through collaborative discussion to

reach positive conclusions. ability to communicate and implement Travel Nevada’s

vision and strategic plan with enthusiasm, building positive participation with

stakeholders.

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.