Austin Tourism Public Improvement District (ATPID) Executive Director

The Austin Tourism Public Improvement District (ATPID) seeks an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, oversee operations, and manage stakeholder relationships to enhance tourism and economic development in the district. This individual will report to the ATPID Board of Directors and work with Visit Austin leadership. This is not a Visit Austin employee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support programs to increase tourism, overnight stays, and visitor spending, while measuring and reporting on key performance indicators.
• Manage the collection and allocation of TPID assessment funds, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining transparent financial oversight.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel partners, business owners, city officials, tourism industry stakeholders, and community members.
• Manage board activities in partnership with the ATPID Board, Visit Austin, and the Visit Austin Director of Executive and Board Operations.
• Work with the ATPID Board and Visit Austin to implement the ATPID Service Plan.
• Collaborate with the ATPID Board and Visit Austin to set rules and track incentive programs for hotels.
• Work with the ATPID Board, Visit Austin Executive, and Finance Team on ATPID budget oversight.
• Report the impact of ATPID-funded activities in sales and marketing.
• Approve Visit Austin sales incentives, in-house sales incentives from ATPID hotels and Austin Convention Center incentives through ATPID funding
• Advise the ATPID Board on sales activities and increased marketing plans.
• Provide administrative approvals to TPID expenses and activities based on approved budgets and financial policies.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in hotel operations, destination marketing, tourism development, hospitality management or a related field.
• Experience in public-private partnerships and stakeholder management.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million dollar budgets.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Tourism Improvement Districts (TIDs) or Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs).
• Knowledge of municipal government operations and tourism industry trends.
• Certification in Destination Management (CDME) or related professional credentials.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic leadership and vision.
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• Program development and implementation.
• Marketing and brand management.
• Public policy and government relations.

The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader who can balance stakeholder interests while driving tourism growth and economic development.

Time Commitment:

This is primarily a part-time contract position with variable hours. During the first 3-6 months, candidates should be prepared for a potentially full-time commitment (up to 40 hours weekly). After this initial period, the role will transition to part-time status. Throughout the engagement, weekly hours may fluctuate between 20-40 hours depending on project demands and business needs. Ideal candidates will have flexibility to accommodate these varying time requirements.

Location:

This is a remote position that allows you to work from anywhere in the US. However, periodic travel to Austin, Texas will be required. Candidates should be prepared to travel to Austin approximately once per quarter for Board meetings, planning sessions, and other collaborative work. All travel expenses will be covered per TPID Board policy.

Compensation:

Salary / compensation negotiable.