Career Opportunities
Available Positions
Description
As the Executive Director of our BIA, we’re looking for someone ready to bring Downtown Midland’s mission to life. Acting on behalf of our member merchants, restaurants, businesses and landowners, along with the Town of Midland, we ensure that downtown Midland is a safe, vibrant, thriving and prosperous community in the Heart of Georgian Bay. If you’re passionate about our businesses and building community, this role is for you.
A rich history and bright future for Downtown Midland means balancing existing relationships, programs, and promotions, and building further enhancements for community growth for the long term. Like our business owners, we’re looking for someone who has the dedication, loyalty, and work ethic to see through major changes in our main streets.
Alongside our volunteer Board of Management, and as Executive Director, you’ll create programming that invigorates business owners, excites locals, and draws in visitors.
Responsibilities and Duties:
● Collaborate with the Board of Directors on a path to implement the BIA’s Strategic Plan
● Guide the BIA governance structure
● Plan and oversee delivery of BIA programming, communications, events, etc.
● Engage diverse community organizations as well as strengthen community partnerships
● Plan and execute community events, both large-scale and recurring
● Design and facilitate a BIA Marketing Plan
● Be the “face” of our BIA in the media and at events
● Manage the BIA office by overseeing day-to-day operations
● Oversee of the BIA Audit and Financials
● Deliver communications to our members, partners, stakeholders, council, and the media in a clear and consistent manner
● Ensure the main streets are clean and well-maintained through weekly walk-throughs, sweeping, and reporting
What we’re looking for:
● Strong project management, administration, organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and wear many hats
● Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision through a strong work ethic
● Proven track record for implementing change and successfully carrying out initiatives
● Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, making meaningful connections between people, ideas, and resources and easily presenting to the public
● Creative and outside-the-box thinker, flexible enough to shift direction for the highest impact
● Passionate with a heart for the community, driven by a desire help our community prosper
Requirements and Qualifications:
● Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or Economic Development
● 5 years minimum experience working in a management, leadership, government, marketing or communications role
● Proven experience in leadership roles within a nonprofit or similar organization is preferred
● Background in Community Development/Economic Development is preferred
● Prior knowledge of the BIA model is preferred
● Experience with business associations, economic development offices, municipalities, or nonprofit associations
● Professional experience in digital and/or traditional marketing
● Experience planning and organizing large scale public events
● Experience dealing with municipal government
● Professional experience working with small businesses
● Experience with budgeting and financial reporting
● Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
● Experience with marketing tools including social media, Mail Chimp, design programs, etc
compensation:
Compensation is commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities and health benefits to be discussed.
Please apply below Via email
Please submit your résumé and cover letter to manager@downtownmidland.ca by Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5 p.m. with the subject line “Executive Director Application Submission”.
