Director of Community Engagement
About The Position
Horizon Hobby is seeking an exceptional leader to help define the next chapter of its community, competitive, and experiential marketing strategy. As the Director of Community Engagement, you will be responsible for transforming a category-leading brand into a mainstream enthusiast movement. You will create and execute a national vision that inspires participation, fuels competition, cultivates loyalty, and creates unforgettable moments where customers engage with our brand. This is an opportunity to shape the future of one of the most passionate enthusiast communities in the world while building strategic partnerships with some of the most recognizable organizations in motorsports, aviation, and outdoor recreation.
Requirements
- Is already a hobby enthusiast and is active in the RC community.
- Will have a strong sense of community engagement.
- Has previous hands-on experience with loyalty/reward programs and ambassador programs.
- The passion to encourage new consumers and grow excitement in the RC world!
- Occasional lifting of office supplies and materials, up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer.
Responsibilities
- Develop the long-term vision for community engagement across aviation, surface, marine, and emerging enthusiast categories.
- Create scalable programs that drive participation at local, regional, and national levels.
- Build a connected ecosystem of clubs, tracks, flying fields, ambassadors, influencers, retailers, and enthusiasts.
- Establish signature company-owned events that become destination experiences for hobbyists and families alike.
- Design and launch national driving and flying programs that increase participation and elevate competitive engagement at a grassroots level.
- Create structured pathways that encourage new hobbyists to enter and advance through the community.
- Position the company as the undisputed leader in organized RC competition.
- Partner with eCommerce, CRM, and marketing leadership to create compelling customer value propositions, including loyalty and rewards programs, premium membership experiences, branded financial products, community recognition initiatives, exclusive event access, and brand ambassador programs.
- Transform customers from purchasers into lifelong members of our community.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA and FSA options
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Internal Rewards
- Discounts on Products
- Additional Coverage such as accident, critical, hospital and pet insurance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
