Applications for the Visit Pensacola board of directors are now open. Visit Pensacola is governed by an 11-member board. The positions of the board are diverse in region and employment so that the organization’s mission, to support tourism growth in Escambia County, remains balanced and inclusive.
“Serving on the Visit Pensacola board of directors is a rewarding personal and professional experience. Board members are given the unique opportunity to impact the hospitality and tourism industry in Escambia County,” President and CEO Darien Schaefer said.
Open positions on the Visit Pensacola Board of Directors for the FY 2023 year include:
- Lodging, Mainland West
- Lodging, Pensacola Beach
- Sports
- Arts, Culture, History
- At large
To be eligible for Visit Pensacola’s board of directors, you must be a partner of the organization in good standing and fulfill the position requirement for which you are applying. The board of directors’ term of service begins at the start of Visit Pensacola’s fiscal year on Oct. 1. Duties of the board include:
- Attending board and committee meetings regularly – meetings held monthly.
- Help create and implement the vision for Visit Pensacola.
- Refine the mission and objectives of Visit Pensacola and establish and promote its governing principles.
- Represent the corporation’s interests and serve as an advocate for tourism.
If you would like to be a part of the success of tourism and Visit Pensacola, please fill out an online application by July 31, 2022. If you need additional information, please email President and CEO Darien Schaefer at dschaefer@visitpensacola.com. For more information on getting involved with Visit Pensacola, visit www.visitpensacola.org.