Executive Director - SID (Full-Time - 35 hrs. wk.)

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The SID has a $475,000 dollar budget and supports a wide range of activities designed to establish downtown Rahway as a competitive location for business owners, an engaging center for workers and visitors, and a wonderful place to live. Our activities include hosting quality events and activities for residents and visitors; marketing our downtown businesses and organization; retaining and recruiting local businesses; and assuring that our downtown district is clean and always welcoming. Professional Qualifications The ideal candidate possesses: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in public administration, finance, marketing, public relations, communications, economic development, or nonprofit management. Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role. Equivalent experience must include broad fiscal and management responsibility for an over $500,000 organizational budget. Exposure to and a passion for community development, public safety, urban design, city planning, and economic development programs is a plus. Strong working knowledge of finance, budget management, contract negotiation, and fiduciary responsibilities. Strong supervisory skills, working with five or more employees and several contractors, with an emphasis on effective team building. Ability to listen and work with an active Board, the SID membership (businesses, property owners), and community and government leaders and advocates. Experience working in economically and racially diverse communities. Experience identifying and recruiting new businesses and assisting with business expansion efforts. A technology savvy, high energy, multi-tasker, with experience with and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access). Must be a New Jersey resident. The following professional qualifications are not required but are preferred. Master’s degree in any of the above-mentioned fields. Experience leading a nonprofit organization. Background working for a NJ Special Improvement District, business improvement district, or Main Street organization. Work experience in New Jersey, Union County, and/or Rahway, NJ. Bilingual fluency in Spanish a plus. A valid local driver’s license. Range of Duties Primary responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Partnership Development Collaborate with other organizations such as UCEDC, Central New Jersey SCORE, New Jersey Business Action Center, and other partners. Develop Partnership Agreements that are approved by the board that clearly lay out roles, responsibilities, and policies to guide partnerships developed. Economic Development Direct the economic development efforts of the organization including business retention, expansion, and attraction. Proactively reach out to potential merchants and property owners that may be seeking to open a business or purchase a building downtown. Work in partnership with City of Rahway departments on supporting business development and real estate development. Support the strengthening of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting growth of businesses at every stage of the life cycle. Placemaking/Urban Design/Tactical Urbanism Assure that downtown Rahway ’s public realm is clean, safe, and attractive by offering compelling streets, sidewalks, and public spaces that appeal to a variety of users. Create and promote events that activate the downtown streets through performances, music, art making, and other activities. Marketing, Public Relations and Events Lead and oversee all marketing efforts that support Rahway SID branding, advertising, public relations, activities and event development, with an emphasis on promoting a positive customer and visitor experience for Rahway residents and visitors. With Rahway SID staff, develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing plan that is actionable and measurable and contribute monthly statistics of key performance indicators for board review. Secure support from a combination of staff and contractors, or entirely with contractors to carry out the work of marketing Rahway SID and the City of Rahway. Public Relations and Advocacy Advocate and lobby on behalf of Rahway SID interests. Function as a liaison to SID members, local government, and community organizations on issues as directed by the Business Administrator and SID Board. Present quarterly at City Council and other community partner meetings as needed. Function as Rahway SID spokesperson to the membership, stakeholders, media, and the general public. Human Resources Currently there are three full-time staff members, and two maintenance staff members that are supervised by the SID and jointly with the Parking Authority. Monitor performance of staff through annual or more frequent review process. Help staff understand their role within the organization and give clear and measurable goals and deliverables that staff are responsible for executing on. Hold a weekly all hands staff meeting as needed to promote positive communications across the organization. Responsibility to the Board of Directors Report directly to the City of Rahway Business Administrator. Recommend policies to the board and assist board in the formation of policies for effective Rahway SID operations. Serve as a nonvoting member of the Executive Team of the Board of Directors; attend all meetings and function as primary liaison between staff and board. Organize and attend all scheduled meetings of the board, standing teams, and ad hoc teams. Prepare meeting notices and agendas with the Board Chair and maintain the official record of board and team activities. Oversee day-to-day operations, management, and fiscal solvency of Rahway SID. Implement policies adopted by the board. With the board, establish and execute a new five-year strategic plan, setting clear priorities and deliverables. Provide the board with monthly key performance indicators which will assist the board in making informed decisions. Fiscal Responsibilities Direct all financial activities of the organization. Ensure that all financial records and practices are available to board members, SID members, and the public as required. Prepare annual budget for board approval and authorize expenditures. Non-Discrimination The Rahway SID and City of Rahway are an Equal Opportunity Employers and a Civil Service municipality. The Rahway SID and City of Rahway do not discriminate in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, non-job-related disability, or status as a veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Rahway