[OMS_MANAGERS] Downtown Roseburg Association is seeking an executive director

[Sheri Stuart]

Jeff Bright with the Downtown Roseburg Association has accepted a new
position. We are sad to see him leave the "main street family," but wish
him all the best in his future endeavors. Please see below the job
announcement in case you know of individuals who might be interested in
this position. 
 
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Downtown Roseburg Association 
912 Washington Ave ∙ PO Box 2032 ∙ Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 673-3352   Email: gary at leifphoto.com

 
Main Street Manager Job Description
 
The Downtown Roseburg Association (DRA) is seeking an organized,
dynamic, energetic commercial district revitalization professional to
lead the Roseburg Main Street Program. This individual is responsible
for the coordination and oversight of the Main Street program within the
target area. This includes managing the organization’s development, and
overseeing the program’s economic development, promotions, and design
projects, including oversight of Park-Smart, a dba of the DRA.
 
Responsibilities Include but not limited to…
 
·         Represent and market the program at the local, state and
national levels. Represent and promote the program with volunteers, the
public, funding partners, city, state and federal officials and the
business owners, landlords and residents of the target area. 
 
·         In tandem with the Board of Directors, assist, develop and
implement the program mission, vision, goals, objectives, and strategies
via an annual workplan based on the National Trust Main Street program
methodology. 
 
·         Manage the administrative aspects of the program including
record keeping, budget development and management; accounting; report
preparation; maintaining meeting minutes, records and books; collecting
and submitting quarterly reports on the business district’s job/business
growth and monetary reinvestment; and motivation and supervision of
volunteers, interns and/or consultants. 
 
·         Manage volunteers and coordinate activities of four Main
Street Committees. Assist each committee in development and
implementation of its work plan. Participate in committee meetings and
serve as the liaison between committees, the Board of Directors, the
business district stakeholders, and media outlets, ensuring that all
actions and goals are coordinated. 
 
·         Develop Resources: Work with the Board of Directors to
research and develop fundraising activities for the program including
identifying private (foundations, corporations, local businesses,
individuals, etc.) and public (city, state, national) funding sources,
programs, and potential partners. Lead the program in the grant-writing
process. 
 
·         Maximize communication between the existing Downtown Roseburg
Association and Businesses and other organizations to build strong,
productive working relationships between partners and among all downtown
stakeholders. 
 
·         Spend a minimum of 5-6 hours per week “on the street” getting
to know the business climate and environment as well as addressing
individual business owner needs and concerns by directing them to
appropriate available resources. 
 
·         Act as a liaison between business owners and existing
business resources to address obstacles to, and opportunities for
business success. Issues to be addressed will include small business
loans, transportation and parking, building improvements, licensing and
inspections, etc. and would include resources such as the Small Business
Development Center, local lending agencies, Chambers of Commerce, City
of Roseburg, etc. 
 
·         Educate property and business owners about the importance of
good design and merchandising and develop a network of consultants to
guide in appropriate design and implementation of improvement projects,
including historians, architects and contractors. Work with zoning
officials to facilitate and streamline process. 
 
·         Coordinate and enhance events, promotions, and advertising
strategies with existing business district organizations, the City,
community groups, etc., to maximize the community image and retail
opportunities. 
 
·         Parking Oversiteis 1/3 of the Executive Manager’s duties, to
oversee Park-Smart, which is a DBA of the DRA.  Duties include but not
limited to, management, oversight, day-to-day operations, reports to
city, oversight of budget, employee management, working with city police
on security, providing customer service from Park-Smart.
 
·         Conduct other duties and tasks as defined by the Board of
Directors in the future. 
 
 
Qualifications:
 
o        Minimum 4 years education or work experience in one or more of
the following areas - business, finance, urban affairs/public policy,
community development, historic preservation, or a related field.
Background in Main Street, retail or working with retailers preferred. 
 
o        Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and motivate
volunteers is essential. 
 
o        Excellent public speaking, interpersonal, time management,
organizational, consensus-building and media relations skills. 
 
o        Strong written and oral communication skills. 
 
o        Experience in grant-writing process preferred. 
 
o        Strong computer skills using Microsoft’s Office Suite (Word,
Excel, Access and PowerPoint). 
 
o        Ability to work nights & weekends, as required. 
 
 
 
Please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references no
later than November 15th 2012 to gary at leifphoto.com            
 
Thank you for your interest.
 
Sheri Stuart, Coordinator

Oregon Main Street
725 Summer St., Suite C
Salem, OR  97301
503.986.0679
www.oregonheritage.org ( http://www.oregonheritage.org/ )
 
Oregon Main Street is administered by the State Historic Preservation
Office, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

 
 
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