Do you love Arvada? Do you have a passion for promoting this community as a must-visit, must-see city in the metro area?

If so, here is your chance to join the Board of Directors for the Arvada organization that works to promote the people, places, events and businesses that make Arvada an amazing place to visit or live!

The Arvada Visitors Center/Visit Arvada currently has (1) At-Large Board seat available. This Board member will serve a three-year term. The At-Large Board member must simply illustrate a vested interest in serving this organization and community. The individual does not need to reside or work in Arvada.

Board members support the mission of the Visitors Center/Visit Arvada and offer direction and support to its Director.

Mission:
The Arvada Visitors Center connects people to authentic experiences that inspire them to stay in our exceptional community, for a day or lifetime.
Vision:
The first step to a memorable experience in Arvada.

This organization has (1) full-time employee and is funded by the City of Arvada to execute an annual scope of work. The Arvada Visitors Center/Visit Arvada is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Board members are expected to attend the (6) in-person meetings each year. The Board meets on the third Wednesday at 9am during the months of January, March, May, July, September, November.

Board Application Process

1. Complete the nomination form below no later than May 3, 2024. (The application window has closed)

2. You will receive verification that your application has been received.

3. The current Board of Directors will review all applications at their May Board meeting on the 15th.

4. The Board will select up to (3) finalists based on the applicant’s responses and the current needs of the organization.

5. The organization’s Director, Jean Gordon, will contact the finalists (virtual or in-person) for an interview; another current Board member will also be a part of this discussion.

6. All interviews will conclude by May 31 and the new Board member will be notified during the first week of June.

7. The new Board member will be formally approved at the Board meeting on July 17 (with the new Board member in attendance) and his/her voting role will begin immediately.

   Background:
   The Arvada Visitors Center (AVC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that functions as the tourism arm of the city. The Visitors Center works to inspire travel to our community through marketing, advertising, social media and grassroots efforts. Ensuring the city’s restaurants, retail shops and attractions stay strong and vibrant is a top priority. They have proudly welcomed thousands of guests from around the world since their doors opened on 7305 Grandview Ave. in November 2012.
   
   Our Why:
   An investment in visitors is an investment in community. Visitors to Arvada generate sales tax revenue. One quarter of the City’s total revenue comes from sales tax dollars. This revenue helps pay for police services, city parks, improvements to infrastructure, and many other services that benefit the entire Arvada community.

KEY FUNCTIONS:
*Brand the Visitors Center as THE place for up-to-date and pertinent information surrounding all things Arvada. Brand the Visitors Center as an online resource and physical location.

*Act as a clearing house for information about the great places to live, work and play for Arvada locals, guests visiting the area and those considering relocation.

*Work to enhance and broaden the visibility of Arvada’s events, attractions, entertainment, and businesses to a wider audience (metro wide, regionally, nationally).

*Assist the local organizations who may have little to no means to promote their events and happenings by giving them a resource where their activity can be promoted via the AVC website/events calendar, social media, public relations efforts, and promotional collateral.

*Connect with marketing/public relations/event managers in all key organizations in Arvada; ensure regular communication and information sharing is ongoing.

Questions?
Jean Gordon, jean@visitarvada.org or 720-898-3380.

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