Deadline to Apply: August 19, 2025
Organization/Company Name: Wyoming Office of Tourism
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
The Executive Director has full responsibility for the administration of the WOT and its programs. The ED leads the WOT under the vision and fiscal oversight of the WOT Board, and in alignment with applicable statutes, rules, and State of Wyoming policies. This role leads WOT-wide strategy and decision-making aimed at long-term organizational and industry success, ensuring that WOT’s resources are invested at their highest and best use.
- A bachelor’s degree in hospitality/tourism management; economic/community development; social science or other related field OR any combination of education/coursework/training and work experience necessary to meet position requirements.
- Eight (8) years of experience in executive-level leadership in tourism, economic development, or related field with extensive experience leading and developing complex programs, strategic plans, and budgets.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience directly managing senior leaders, including responsibility for influencing and coaching program leaders and their teams.
- Experience and prior success in working with a Board of Directors and a diverse set of stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
- Expert-level understanding of tourism principles, sustainability, and other destination stewardship approaches that address the intersection and balancing of economic, social, and environmental impacts.