At Horizon Hobby, we inspire dreams and help build memories! Our company is the leader in the global Radio Control industry, celebrating 40 years in 2025! We offer tremendous opportunities for growth and development and a full array of benefits including discounts on our products! We are currently hiring for a Director of Community Engagement!
This is a full-time, on-site position at our Champaign, IL location. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Typical pay for this position is $100,000-$115,000. The final offer for this position will be based on the unique experience and qualifications of the candidate selected. This position may also be eligible for a bonus not included in the base pay range.
- Develop the long-term vision for community engagement across aviation, surface, marine, and emerging enthusiast categories.
- Create scalable programs that drive participation at local, regional, and national levels.
- Build a connected ecosystem of clubs, tracks, flying fields, ambassadors, influencers, retailers, and enthusiasts.
- Establish signature company-owned events that become destination experiences for hobbyists and families alike.
- Design and launch national driving and flying programs that increase participation and elevate competitive engagement at a grassroots level.
- Create structured pathways that encourage new hobbyists to enter and advance through the community.
- Position the company as the undisputed leader in organized RC competition.
- Partner with eCommerce, CRM, and marketing leadership to create compelling customer value propositions, including:
- Loyalty and rewards programs
- Premium membership experiences
- Branded financial products
- Community recognition initiatives
- Exclusive event access
- Brand ambassador programs
- Participation in our events has doubled.
- Our national racing and flying programs are recognized as the gold standard in the industry.
- Major motorsports and aviation organizations view us as a strategic partner.
- Our loyalty ecosystem is driving measurable increases in customer lifetime value.
- New audiences are discovering the hobby through our programs every day.
- The company is recognized not only as the world's leader in RC innovation but as the company that inspires people to get involved.
Physical Requirements
- Occasional lifting of office supplies and materials, up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits & Other Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA and FSA options
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Internal Rewards
- Discounts on Products
- Additional Coverage such as accident, critical, hospital and pet insurance
Horizon Hobby is a progressive, innovative company and, as such, is constantly reevaluating and reinventing the processes and procedures associated with each job. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time. In addition, employees may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of Horizon. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected and appreciated.
Horizon Hobby, LLC is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Proven experience leading community engagement and experiential marketing programs
- Hands-on experience with loyalty/reward programs and ambassador programs
- Active participation in the RC hobby community or equivalent enthusiast community involvement
- Experience designing and launching national grassroots competition programs
- Experience building strategic partnerships with motorsports, aviation, or outdoor organizations
- Experience partnering with eCommerce, CRM, and marketing teams to drive customer value and loyalty
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and sit or stand for extended computer work
What We Do
Founded in 1985, Horizon Hobby, LLC. http://www.horizonhobby.com, is an international developer, distributor and marketer of radio control (RC) cars, planes, boats and helicopters; model railroad; plastic and die-cast models; and other general hobby products. We are also one of the leading developers of radio control hobby products which include many of the biggest names in the industry, such as E-flite airplanes, Arrma Cars and Trucks, Blade helicopters, ParkZone airplanes, Axial vehicles, Spektrum radios, and Losi cars and trucks. Horizon Hobby is a privately owned company that is known throughout the hobby industry for its exceptional focus of innovation and service. Check out this link to see us at work and at play, and learn what goes on behind the scenes in the process of creating and supporting all the wonderful products at Horizon Hobby: https://www.facebook.com/HorizonHobby This link offers an eye-opening view of many exciting things that are happening in Champaign-Urbana, making it one of the best places to live (did you know that the first web browser was created in Champaign-Urbana??): http://www.yourewelcomecu.com/
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