Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau
The City of Hays, Kansas (pop. 21,500) is looking for its next Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau. This director level position manages Convention & Visitors Bureau operations, leads strategic marketing and promotional efforts to increase visitation, overnight stays, and local economic impact.
This position also serves as the primary liaison to tourism and community partners, supports event recruitment & visitor services, manages the CVB budget and performance reporting, and supervises staff to ensure effective, high-quality program delivery.
Requirements: Requires 3–5 years related experience and a valid driver’s license. Strong communications, supervisory, and marketing skills are essential. Must be able to work after hours and weekends as needed. Per policy this employee would have to live within city limits within six months of hire.
Hiring Pay Range: $86,000 — $96,000 plus excellent benefits
Priority Deadline: March 22, 2026
Estimated Start Date: June 8, 2026
To Apply Visit: HaysUSA.com/cvb
About Hays: Home to more than 21,500 residents on I-70 between Denver and Kansas City, Hays is a vibrant university community and the regional hub for Northwest Kansas, welcoming about 1.4 million visitors each year. With strong education, health care, shopping, dining, culture, and recreation, it was named Community Playmaker’s 2025 Community of the Year.
From Downtown Hays (“The Bricks”) and the Vine Street corridor to performances at Fort Hays State University and specialized regional care at HaysMed, the community offers a high quality of life plus abundant parks, trails, and recreation programs, along with convenient daily jet service to Denver from Hays Regional Airport.
