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Are you looking for the opportunity to get in on the ground level of a city on the rise? Do you want to work with a diverse group of people who are ready to do what it takes to revitalize their downtown? Then the position of the Executive Director of Main Street Lorain could be a perfect fit!
Main Street Lorain is a member-funded organization that is just over one year old. We’ve survived our first year in the midst of a pandemic and we are eager to promote continued collaboration and in-person (hopefully) celebration as a means of making downtown Lorain, Ohio vibrant and accessible to residents and visitors of all ages. Main Street Lorain aspires to a new vision for the City of Lorain: strong in collaboration, rich in history and diversity, economically thriving and welcoming to all.
Main Street Lorain, Executive Director Position
Main Street Lorain is member-funded organization that works to promote collaboration and celebration as a means of making downtown Lorain vibrant and accessible to residents and visitors of all ages. Main Street Lorain aspires to a new vision for the City of Lorain: strong in collaboration, rich in history and diversity, economically thriving and welcoming to all.
Summary of Executive Director Position
Main Street Lorain seeks an organized, dynamic, energetic visionary to lead our Main Street community as Executive Director. This candidate must be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment. This individual will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of the Main Street organization alongside of the Board of Directors.
The responsibilities of the Executive Director include management of all internal and external operations of Main Street Lorain, inclusive of, but not limited to: marketing and promotions, fundraising, event planning, advocacy and communications, leadership development, strategic planning, and volunteer management. Hours will vary depending on events and organizational activities. The Executive Director reports directly to the President of the Board and the Board of Directors.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years education/experience in at least one of the following areas: historic preservation, finance, public relations, economic development, marketing, planning, business, retailing, or related.
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A strong development background with nonprofit fundraising, grant writing experience.
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Volunteer coordination skills and event planning and marketing.
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Experience in understanding the issues confronting business and property owners, public agencies and community organizations.Be well organized, entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, creative and capable of functioning effectively in and independent environment.
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Be well organized, entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, creative and capable of functioning effectively in and independent environment.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Superior verbal and written communication skills. The individual must be able to effectively communicate within large group presentations, Board of Trustee meetings, standing committee meetings, and 1-on-1 meetings. Social media and traditional media knowledge base is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
The Executive Director is expected to be a participating member of all relevant local, state and national organizations.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Executive Director will be expected to represent the Main Street organization at functions, meetings, events and programs at the local, state and national levels. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. The Executive Director must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Moderate travel and reimbursement by the organization is an expectation of the position.
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