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Executive Director - Houston Hospitality Alliance
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Executive Director - Houston Hospitality Alliance
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This range is provided by ZRG. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
The Executive Director serves as HHA’s chief executive, guiding a dynamic and expanding membership base—currently 75+ organizations—to strengthen Houston’s hospitality and tourism sector. This contract role champions advocacy, connectivity, and innovation, collaborating with the board to deliver impact.
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the Board of Directors to define HHA’s vision and priorities, aligning with the needs of member organizations.
Develop and execute annual goals to elevate HHA’s influence in Houston’s hospitality industry.
Achieve measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tied to membership growth, advocacy impact, and financial health, ensuring accountability to board expectations.
Track strategic initiatives, adapting to industry trends and member organization feedback.
Advocacy and External Relations
Lead local advocacy with city officials and stakeholders to promote policies benefiting hospitality and tourism.
Build relationships with government, business, and community groups to amplify HHA’s voice.
Represent HHA at industry events, trade meetings, and public forums to advance member organization interests.
Support state-level advocacy through partnerships, prioritizing local Houston issues.
Member Engagement
Oversee programs to recruit, retain, and engage member organizations, delivering networking events, workshops, and resources that add value.
Foster community among member organizations, encouraging participation in advocacy and professional development.
Use member organization feedback to shape priorities, addressing diverse needs of hotels, restaurants, arts groups, and venues.
Promote diversity and inclusion in all activities, reflecting Houston’s multicultural hospitality landscape.
Drive innovative programs and partnerships to enhance HHA’s brand and value for member organizations.
Diversify revenue through grants, sponsorships, and creative events, ensuring long‑term financial sustainability.
Oversee financial strategy with transparent reporting, aligning fiscal decisions with HHA’s mission.
Organizational Management
Supervise a small team, which includes an external association management company, ensuring seamless execution of programs and communications.
Develop and manage budgets, securing sponsorships and revenue‑generating events for financial sustainability.
Pursue partnerships to enhance member organization benefits (e.g., newsletters, educational content).
Ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements, maintaining transparency under board guidance.
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Hospitality
Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Executive Director - Houston Hospitality Alliance
role at
ZRG .
This range is provided by ZRG. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
The Executive Director serves as HHA’s chief executive, guiding a dynamic and expanding membership base—currently 75+ organizations—to strengthen Houston’s hospitality and tourism sector. This contract role champions advocacy, connectivity, and innovation, collaborating with the board to deliver impact.
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the Board of Directors to define HHA’s vision and priorities, aligning with the needs of member organizations.
Develop and execute annual goals to elevate HHA’s influence in Houston’s hospitality industry.
Achieve measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tied to membership growth, advocacy impact, and financial health, ensuring accountability to board expectations.
Track strategic initiatives, adapting to industry trends and member organization feedback.
Advocacy and External Relations
Lead local advocacy with city officials and stakeholders to promote policies benefiting hospitality and tourism.
Build relationships with government, business, and community groups to amplify HHA’s voice.
Represent HHA at industry events, trade meetings, and public forums to advance member organization interests.
Support state-level advocacy through partnerships, prioritizing local Houston issues.
Member Engagement
Oversee programs to recruit, retain, and engage member organizations, delivering networking events, workshops, and resources that add value.
Foster community among member organizations, encouraging participation in advocacy and professional development.
Use member organization feedback to shape priorities, addressing diverse needs of hotels, restaurants, arts groups, and venues.
Promote diversity and inclusion in all activities, reflecting Houston’s multicultural hospitality landscape.
Drive innovative programs and partnerships to enhance HHA’s brand and value for member organizations.
Diversify revenue through grants, sponsorships, and creative events, ensuring long‑term financial sustainability.
Oversee financial strategy with transparent reporting, aligning fiscal decisions with HHA’s mission.
Organizational Management
Supervise a small team, which includes an external association management company, ensuring seamless execution of programs and communications.
Develop and manage budgets, securing sponsorships and revenue‑generating events for financial sustainability.
Pursue partnerships to enhance member organization benefits (e.g., newsletters, educational content).
Ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements, maintaining transparency under board guidance.
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Hospitality
Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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