City of Leavenworth appoints Recreation & Tourism Manager

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth has appointed Steven Rubinstein to its newly created role, Recreation & Tourism Manager.

As the Recreation & Tourism Manager, Rubinstein will oversee the city’s outdoor pool operations, festival and event permitting, and recreation issues. He will also serve as the project lead for a community initiative and major capital effort for the Upper Valley Community Center, which will include coordinating the feasibility, design and construction.

The project, located on the former Osborn Elementary School property, aims to establish a new location for the Leavenworth branch of NCW Libraries, construct an indoor pool, and develop multi-purpose spaces.

“We are thrilled to have Steven join our team,” said City Administrator Matthew ‘Selby’. “His experience in community outreach, recreation, and tourism initiatives will be invaluable as we balance the needs of our community.”

In addition to this major capital project, the Recreation & Tourism Manager will serve as the City’s liaison to community partners, including the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, the Autumn Leaf Festival Association, the Upper Valley Parks and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) Board, river recreation stakeholders, and others.

Before joining the City of Leavenworth, Rubinstein studied Recreation Management and Policy at the University of New Hampshire. He launched his career as an Operations and Special Events Intern at Galena Lodge in Ketchum, Idaho, and went on to serve in a variety of recreation industry roles in the greater Lake Tahoe area. Since arriving in the Upper Valley, he has served as the Assistant Operations Manager at Leavenworth Adventure Park and is a founding member of the local nonprofit Cascade Valley Commons.

“This role really stood out to me because it touches on so many important parts of community life in Leavenworth. It’s a chance to help with big, future-focused projects while also supporting the things people enjoy right now,” said Rubinstein. “I’m excited to get started and work alongside the city and community partners on what comes next.”

Along with several city partners and community organizations, Rubinstein will be in attendance at the City’s upcoming Community Engagement Night on May 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Leavenworth Festhalle. Updates on the Upper Valley Community Center, along with other city projects, can be found on the City of Leavenworth’s Project Tracker.