Executive Director for McMinnville Downtown Association

Title: Executive Director

ORGANIZATION: McMinnville Downtown Association

COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $75,000; incentive compensation available, 120 hours PTO; 7 paid holidays (New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas); optional employer-paid health insurance; 401k with 3% match available after ninety days.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The McMinnville Downtown Association's mission is to promote and enhance our historic downtown as the economic, social, and cultural heart of the community. We are proud members of the Oregon Main Street Program. We work closely with sister community organizations to promote our beautiful downtown.

DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director works closely with the McMinnville Downtown Association (MDA) board and stakeholders to support the organization's work. This person is responsible for acting as the face of the MDA and advocating for its mission, vision, and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend meetings with elected officials, developers and downtown stakeholders as directed by the Board of Directors
• Focus on the four strategic areas: Economic Vitality, Marketing and Promotions, Design as well as Preservation, Organization and Capacity Building
• Work with the MDA Board of Directors, Program Partners, and volunteer committees to cultivate a more active, vibrant, and sustainable downtown
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the MDA guided by annual goals and work plans as directed by the Board of Directors
• Develop and execute a sustainable funding plan
• Supervise staff
• Manage and grow program funding through renewal of the Downtown EID (Economic Improvement District), funding from the City of McMinnville, event income, sponsorships, and successful grant writing.
• Develop and oversee volunteer programs
• Facilitate relationships between MDA community stakeholders
• Set budget expectations for committees
• Support membership outreach

REPORTS TO

Board of Directors via the Executive Committee

AREAS OF MAJOR TIME COMMITMENT

• Implementing the Work Plan for the year
• Meetings with downtown stakeholders and MDA volunteer

committees

• Management and Operations
• Fundraising through sponsorship
• Membership Outreach
• Support for Events and Promotion

SOFT SKILLS

• Collaborative Team Player
• Self-Motivated/Directed
• Work Independently
• Time and task management
• Outstanding verbal, written, and public speaking skills
• Ability to connect with people from different backgrounds
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing needs of the organization

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Managing economic and community development initiatives
• Nonprofit organization and leadership
• Ability and confidence in fundraising and soliciting sponsorships.
• MS Office applications, Google Drive, social media, website content management and ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues.
• Working knowledge of financial reports
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with the National Main Street Center's "Main Street Approach" to downtown revitalization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to routinely lift and move 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume, a one-page cover letter, and three professional references via email to careers@downtownmcminnville.com. Position is open until filled. Interviews will begin the week of September 21st. Incomplete applications will not be considered.