The Executive Director is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the daily activities and operations of the Downtown Association.
Qualifications:
- Not required but preferred, at least two years’ experience managing a Main Street program, economic or community development initiatives or relevant experience.
- Not required but preferred, proven successful experience in nonprofit administration or leadership.
- Familiarity with the Main Street Approach to downtown revitalization
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: business/economic development, city/urban planning, marketing, historic preservation, community organizing or volunteer management
- Experience and interest in fundraising; especially working with a board of directors to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies.
- Experience fostering and maintaining strong relationships with civic leaders and a variety of community stakeholders.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Experience managing and motivating volunteers.
- Strategic thinker, problem solver and community collaboration builder.
- Self‐motivated and action‐oriented.
- Strong writing skills.
- Tech‐savvy with facility in MS Office applications, Dropbox, social media, website content management and ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues.
- Bachelor degree is preferred, though experience in program development and fundraising may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Sense of humor
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