[OMS_MANAGERS] Downtown Medford Association is hiring

[Timothy Bishop]

Happy to share this if there is a salary range that you can share with the position description

Timothy Bishop
Economic Development Director
City of La Grande – Economic Development Department
P.O. Box 670 / 1000 Adams Avenue
La Grande, OR  97850
tbishop at cityoflagrande.org<mailto:tbishop at cityoflagrande.org>
Office:  541-962-1308
Cell: 541-962-5994
Fax: 541-963-3333
Web www.lagrandeed.com<http://www.lagrandeed.com/>

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of Executive Director
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2024 2:10 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Downtown Medford Association is hiring

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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<mailto:info at downtownmedford.org>.

DMA Board of Directors

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