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The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau has retained SearchWide Global to find a strategic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as their new President & CEO, responsible for all management and operating functions of the CVB.

With more than 456,000 people in the metro area and millions of tourists each year, Springfield, MO, is rich with interesting and entertaining attractions, more than 6,300 hotel rooms, more than 850 dining options, and a variety of shopping and cultural activities.

The President & CEO holds the position of Corporate Secretary and an advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Board committees. This position serves as the CVB’s spokesperson and ensures compliance with the contractual arrangement between the City of Springfield and the CVB.

Top priorities for the new President & CEO will include:

• Building relationships with key stakeholders, including elected officials, hotel and hospitality partners, business owners, and residents, and getting to know the destination.
• Evaluating the existing organization, including but not limited to the strategic plan, sales and marketing plan, staff, organizational structure, budget, mission, and job descriptions.
• Continuing the momentum of investigating new tourism entities for future destination needs.
• Getting to know the surrounding communities to further regional tourism and marketing efforts.
• Ensuring that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is woven into the fabric of the organization and strategic plan.

See the full job description HERE.

If interested in learning more about this great opportunity, please use the link to apply or send your resume to the SearchWide Global Executive listed below.  

Nicole Newman

Vice President 

 info@searchwideglobal.com 

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