[OMS_MANAGERS] Downtown Medford Association is hiring

[Executive Director]

*Job Opportunity with Downtown Medford Association (job description
attached)*

*Job Title: Executive Director*

*Reports to*: Board of Directors via Board President with limited
supervision

*Hours:* Full-time, exempt position with occasional weekend and evening
hours.

*Posted: *November 15, 2024, Closing: December 20, 2024



*Summary*

The Executive Director is responsible for the development, conduct,
execution and documentation of the Downtown Medford Association (DMA)
program. The Executive Director is the principal person responsible for
coordinating all program activities locally as well as representing the
community regionally and nationally as appropriate. The Executive Director
coordinates activity within a Main Street revitalization program using
historic preservation as an integral foundation for economic development.



*Essential Job Functions*

·       Assess the management capacity of major stakeholder organizations
and encourage improvements in the community’s ability to carry out joint
activities such as promotion events, advertising, appropriate store hours,
special events, business assistance, business recruitment, and so on.

·       Offer valuable insights and guidance on effective management
strategies for commercial districts. Promote a spirit of collaboration
among various commercial district stakeholders and local government
officials to achieve shared goals and foster a thriving community.

·       Help build strong and productive relationships with appropriate
public agencies at the local and state levels.

·       Represent the community to important constituencies at the local,
state, and national levels. Speak effectively on the program’s directions
and work, mindful of the need to improve state and national economic
development policies as they relate to commercial districts.

·       Develop, in conjunction with the DMA board of directors, strategies
for economic development through historic preservation utilizing the
community’s human and economic resources. Become familiar with all persons
and groups directly or indirectly involved in the neighborhood commercial
district. Is mindful of the roles of various interest groups.

·       Assist the program’s board of directors and committees in
developing an annual action plan focused on areas including: design,
promotion, organization, equity and inclusion, and economic restructuring.

·       Collaborate with the DMA Board of Directors to develop and
implement strategies for strengthening the organization's five financial
pillars: city funding, assessment district (EID), 501(c)(3) status,
signature events, and partnerships. This includes activities such as grant
writing and event coordination.

·       Sustain ongoing program funding by securing the renewal of the
Downtown EID (if applicable), obtaining city funding, garnering
programmatic support from partners, generating income from signature
events, and engaging in continuous grant writing efforts.

·       Utilize the Main Street® format, maintain data systems to track the
process and progress of the local program, including economic monitoring,
information on job creation and business retention, and photographic
documentation of physical changes to individual buildings.

·       Develop and conduct ongoing public awareness and education programs
designed to enhance appreciation of the District’s architecture, social
history, and other assets and to foster an understanding of the program’s
goals and objectives. Keep the program highly visible in the community
through speaking engagements, media interviews and public appearances.

·       Ensure equity in Medford Main Street's programs and practices and
prioritizes access and

participation for underserved communities.

·       Manage all administrative aspects of the program, including
purchasing, record keeping, budget development and accounting. Prepares all
reports required by the local Main Street® Program, National Main Street
Center, and funding agencies. Supervises part-time employees and
consultants.

·       Coordinate the activities of DMA program committees, ensuring that
communication between committees is well established, and assists
committees with implementation and completion of work plan items.

·       Encourage a cooperative climate between District interests and
local public officials.

·       Act as the point person for the District on a range of issues and
build relationships with property owners, business owners, elected
officials, developers, professionals and downtown stakeholders.

·       Advocate for the vision of a more active, vibrant and sustainable
downtown as an asset to Medford and the Rogue Valley.

·       Serve as liaison between the Downtown Association and the community
and build relationships with all downtown business owners to create a
cohesive understanding and involvement in the Downtown Association.

·       Present reports to City Council and other commissions, committees,
and boards as needed.

·       Promote a positive organizational image and remain available to the
public.



*To Apply *Submit a cover letter, resume, and 2 or more references
(business & personal) to: Downtown Medford Association, Inc, Hiring
Committee to info at downtownmedford.org.


DMA Board of Directors

*Did you miss the December Newsletter... read here
<https://mailchi.mp/downtownmedford/dec2024_newsletter>*


*Downtown Medford Association*

Mobile | 541-941-5204

Email | executivedirector at downtownmedford.org


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