Description
Community Engagement & Tourism Manager
Avis Alaska | Statewide Position
Full-Time
Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 DOE (Base Salary + Performance Incentives)
Help Us Build the Best Community Engagement Program in Alaska
Avis Alaska is seeking an outgoing, well-connected, community-minded professional to serve as our Community Engagement & Tourism Manager. This statewide role will build relationships across Alaska’s tourism, business, and community sectors.
We’re looking for someone who understands Alaska, builds meaningful relationships, and can turn conversations and introductions into opportunities for our company, our partners, and the communities we serve.
Because this is a new role, you’ll help shape its direction from the partnerships we prioritize to the way we measure success. You’ll have the resources and statewide reach of Alaska’s largest locally owned rental car company behind you.
Ideal Career Move for Relationship-Driven Professionals
Candidates from tourism, hospitality, media, community relations, business development, sales, or marketing are strongly encouraged to apply. Most important is a genuine knowledge of Alaska, an established (or fast-growing) network, and comfort representing a statewide brand in public and community settings.
Why Join Avis Alaska?
• Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) retirement contributions fully funded by the company
• A brand-new role you'll help shape, with real input into its long-term structure and priorities
• Statewide visibility and influence within a locally operated organization
• Career growth within Alaska's tourism and transportation industry
Key Responsibilities
Community & Partner Engagement
• Represent Avis Alaska at tourism, business, charity, and community events statewide.
• Build and strengthen relationships with hotels, cruise operators, visitor bureaus, tour operators, chambers of commerce, and other tourism partners.
• Maintain an active network of partners, prospects, and community contacts with consistent follow-up.
Business Development & Brand Growth
• Develop new partnerships, referral sources, and business opportunities that support company growth.
• Strengthen existing partnerships and sponsorships to maximize their value.
• Support marketing efforts by identifying Alaska destinations, partners, and stories worth showcasing.
Tourism & Community Support
• Identify worthwhile community events, sponsorships, and tourism initiatives for Avis Alaska.
• Develop media and community relationships that increase brand awareness.
• Coordinate with leadership and location teams to align opportunities with local operations and seasonal demand.
Travel & Reporting
• Travel throughout Alaska to visit locations, meet partners, and attend events.
• Track and report on partnerships, referrals, sponsorships, and other established KPIs.
What Success Looks Like
• Improve brand awareness
• Strengthen community & strategic partnerships
• Support Alaska tourism
• Generate business & revenue opportunities
Benefits
Eligible employees working 30+ hours per week receive:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 100% company-funded retirement benefit
About Avis Alaska
At AVIS Alaska, we believe our people are the reason for our success. As a locally owned and employee-owned company, every team member plays an important role in shaping the future of our organization and the service we provide across the state.
One of the unique benefits of working with AVIS Alaska is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This company-funded retirement benefit allows eligible employees to become employee owners of the business, meaning you share in the success that you help create.
At AVIS Alaska, you're not just working for a company — you're helping build your future as an employee owner of AVIS Alaska.
Requirements
• Strong knowledge of Alaska and its communities
• Established relationships, or the ability to build them quickly, statewide
• Comfortable engaging with business owners, tourism leaders, executives, and the public
• Personable, professional, organized, and an excellent communicator
• Comfortable representing Avis Alaska publicly, including through media and promotional content
• Willing and able to travel throughout Alaska
• Background in tourism, hospitality, media, community relations, business development, sales, or marketing preferred
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of Alaska and its communities
- Established relationships statewide or the ability to build them quickly
- Comfort engaging with business owners, tourism leaders, executives, and the public
- Personable, professional, organized, and an excellent communicator
- Comfort representing Avis Alaska publicly, including through media and promotional content
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout Alaska
- Background in tourism, hospitality, media, community relations, business development, sales, or marketing
What We Do
AVIS Alaska has proudly served Alaska travelers for over 70 years and is a locally owned, 100% employee-owned company offering vehicle rentals.
