JOB DESCRIPTION EAST END DISTRICT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION
EAST END DISTRICT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
(Exempt Position)
The East End District Program Director directs and executes projects, with the direction
of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the respective District Board of Advisors
and committees, within a neighborhood business district revitalization program that
utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for commercial development. The
Program Director is responsible for developing, conducting, executing and documenting all
aspects of the Main Street program. The Program Director is the main point person responsible for
coordinating all program activities and volunteers within his or her respective business district. The
Program Director will report directly to the Charleston Main Streets Executive Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Coordinates the activity of the Main Street program committees, ensuring that
communication among committees is well established and on-going; assists committee
volunteers with implementation of work plan items.
Manages all programmatic aspects of the organization including purchasing, record
keeping, budget development, and preparation of all reports required by the Main Street
West Virginia coordinating office and by the National Main Street Center; and
supervises AmeriCorps VISTA members or consultants as needed.
Develops, in conjunction with the committees and District Board of Advisors, program
development strategies for the neighborhood business district that are based in historic
preservation and utilize the community’s human and economic resources.
Becomes familiar with and communicates regularly with all persons and groups directly and
indirectly involved in the neighborhood business district.
Remains cognizant of the roles of various neighborhood business district interest groups
while working in conjunction with the Board of Advisors and committees in developing an
annual work plan for implementing a neighborhood business district revitalization program
focused on: urban design/historic preservation; promotions and marketing;
organization/management; and district development.
Develops and conducts on-going public awareness and education programs
designed to enhance appreciation of the neighborhood business district’s assets while
striving to foster an understanding of the Main Street program goals and objectives.
Assists individual tenants or property owners with physical improvement projects
through personal consultation or by obtaining and supervising professional design
consultants; assists in locating appropriate contractors and materials; provides advice
and guidance on necessary financial mechanisms for physical improvements.
Assesses the management capacity of major neighborhood business district
organizations and encourages improvements in the community’s ability to carry out
joint activities such as promotional events, advertising, appropriate store hours,
special events, business assistance, parking management, etc. Provides advice and
information on successful neighborhood business district management. Encourages a
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cooperative climate among neighborhood business district interests and local public
officials.
Represents the district to important constituencies at the local and national levels.
Speaks effectively on the program’s directions and work, mindful of the need to
improve local and national economic development policies as they relate to
commercial districts.
Works with the Charleston Main Streets Executive Director to create, execute and facilitate
a full marketing strategy for the district and program.
Supervises any necessary temporary or permanent employees, as well as
professional consultants working within the Main Street program or on Main Street
projects.
Participates in personnel and project evaluations for staff that report directly to the
Program Director.
Monitors the annual operational budget for his or her district and maintains financial
records and reports regularly to the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Must have experience in one or more of the following areas: public relations, planning,
business administration, marketing, public administration, retailing, volunteer or non-profit
administration, architecture, historic preservation, and/or small business relations.
Must be sensitive to design and preservation issues and must understand the issues
confronting downtown or neighborhood business people, property owners, public
agencies, and community organizations.
Must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized and capable of functioning
effectively in an independent environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
are essential.
Supervisory skills are desirable.
Must be competent in operating all standard Microsoft Office applications including Word,
Excel, and Power Point. Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not
required.
Physical Demands and Time Requirements:
Applicants should be aware of the following demands of this position:
• Position may require work for extended periods of time including evenings and weekends.
• Position may require travel out of the region.
• Applicant must possess a current driver’s license
Salary Range:
$37,500 - $45,000