The board of directors of the Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) is seeking a community leader who is passionate about supporting the businesses and downtown of Marshalltown, Iowa, to serve as executive director.  Celebrating its 18th year as a Main Street Community the MCBD works to help build strong businesses, preserve its historic district, and create a beautiful downtown.   Candidates who are self-driven, well organized, have outstanding communication skills and are passionate about building stronger communities are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position.
                                            
Requirements include:
  • Bachelor’s Degree and leadership experience in business, community development, administration, non-profit management or related field preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage the work of volunteers, committee chairs and day to day operations of a non-profit organization
  • Experience in community or agency leadership
 
Knowledge and Competency:
  • Administrative experience in leading a business, non-profit agency or organization
  • Successful leadership in recruiting and working with community partners, boards of directors, and volunteer groups
  • Ability to professionally represent the MCBD in and cultivate community involvement
  • Experience in managing fundraising efforts and the grant writing process  
  • Skills in managing communications through online presence, social media, email and in person.
  • Experience recruiting and managing volunteer organizational leaders, committee chairs and project leads
  • Lead efforts to produce professional marketing materials, ability to manage all social media, and website maintenance
  • Ability to lead multiple projects in an effective and organized manner, with clear communication across the organization on actions and progress
 
 
 Responsibilities:
  • Represent MCBD and serve as the liaison with civic, social, governmental, and nonprofit agencies to ensure the interests and goals of MCBD are fulfilled
  • Provide support to the MCBD Board of Directors and committee chairs though continuous communication, meeting preparation and follow up
  • Identify and cultivate new business, development and preservation opportunities
  • Assist in the development, management and implementation of the annual budget, policies and procedures and the strategic plan
  • Responsible for financial management of all MCBD accounts and reporting to the Treasurer and Board of Directors
  • Identify and secure grants opportunities for project and organizational funding
  • Assist downtown businesses and organizations in utilizing the services offered by the MBCD, Main Street Iowa and National Main Street programs
  • Maintain regular accessibility to those served by email, online social, & phone
  • Develop agendas, provide Directors Report, and assure that committee reports are complete for meetings of the Board of Directors
  • Retain and manage copies of all documents required for the operation of a non-profit, including Board of Directors meeting minutes, contracts, agreements, grant information
  • Support all MCBD board committees
  • Working with the Organization Committee, develop and deploy a marketing strategy across all channels, especially electronic
  • Maintain membership and donor records and manage communications with these groups
 
Interested candidates may email their resume by April 30th, 5 p.m. to: marshalltownmainstreet@gmail.com.  Please direct any questions about the position to marshalltownmainstreet@gmail.com.
 
The Marshalltown Central Business District is an equal opportunity employer.