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Academic Specialist

Abingdon, VA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The position oversees curriculum implementation across both classroom and home-based settings. The ... You might be a good fit for the Academic Specialist if: * You maintain a positive attitude and use ...

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How much do home based tourism academic jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based tourism academic in the United States is $55,572.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Home Based Tourism Academic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,572 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Destination Development Manager

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Richmond, VA

$70K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is seeking a Destination Development Manager to cover portions of the SWVA – Blue Ridge Highlands and Virginia Mountains Regions (Counties of Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Smyth, Washington, Wythe and all Cities and Towns within). Working with tourism industry partners, the manager will facilitate the development of community-based tourism programs, new products, and tourism-related businesses. 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide tourism strategic planning, technical assistance, and product development guidance
  • Present to local, regional, state, and federal organizations
  • Provide cooperative marketing assistance to communities and small tourism-oriented businesses
  • Connect tourism industry representatives and small businesses with VTC services

Skills:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment
  • Exhibit sound judgment in making decisions and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters
  • Comprehensive knowledge of tourism development and marketing, economic development planning, entrepreneurship, professional leadership, and community development
  • Considerable knowledge of strategic planning, goal setting, community visioning and value development, and project planning and implementation preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite

Experience:

  • Experience in business, public administration, marketing, tourism, hospitality, or related field preferred

This position will need to have the ability to telecommute, access reliable internet connectivity, and the discipline to work independently from a home office within the service area. Considerable travel and evening meetings within the served regions, including regular trips to the Richmond office will be required. A valid driver’s license is required.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VTC uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship. 

All candidates must apply through our website https://www.vatc.org/about/employment/. Salary minimum: $70,000. Application deadline: July 1, 2026.


VTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vtchr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.


Compensation details: 70000-70000 Yearly Salary


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