Tenleytown Main Street is seeking a highly creative and collaborative Executive Director who is an excellent communicator and an enthusiastic advocate for Tenleytown to lead its continuing business district revitalization. The ideal candidate will be an experienced community development professional who combines strategic, and entrepreneurial skills with a sense of humor and creativity.
Tenleytown Main Street (www.tenleytownmainstreet.org) is a high performing community-based nonprofit organization that works with residents and local businesses to strengthen the economic vitality of the Wisconsin Avenue, NW corridor (from Fessenden Street, NW to Rodman Street, NW). We seek to achieve a business district that is a thriving, walkable, and friendly neighborhood center that both retains its small town feel with up-to-date urban amenities.
A successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and confident leader who is part entrepreneur, communications and marketing guru, fundraiser, urban planner, and event wizard. Relationship and multi-tasking skills are essential. The position is full-time, with some evenings and weekends required.
Program and Organization Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse network of stakeholders including business and property owners, developers, nonprofit leaders, public officials, community members and volunteers.
- Maintain and provide a robust portfolio of pro-bono business consulting services.
- Lead annual TMS Small Business Grant application process and grant awards.
- Coordinate with local government agencies, ANCs, and other public entities.
- Lead initiatives to improve public and urban green spaces through placemaking and public art strategies.
- Manage one full-time staff member and a team of outside consultants.
Events and Fundraising:
- Manage and maintain current grant programs, including grants from the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) and Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
- Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan to solicit private, individual, corporate, and public-sector support through donations and events.
- Build relationships with donors and funding groups.
- Plan, promote, and execute Main Street events throughout the year that highlight the unique characteristics of Tenleytown, including Art All Night, Tenley WinterFest, and others.
- Lead sponsorship program and develop additional revenue streams to bring in unrestricted funding.
- Recruit, coordinate, and manage volunteers for events and committees.
Communications, Marketing & Events
- Oversee development and distribution of internal and external communications, including web, social media, weekly newsletters, and marketing materials.
- Outreach to local media, blogs, listservs, and other publications.
Board of Directors and Financial Management
- Maintain an effective and collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors.
- Develop an annual organizational workplan and budget in concert with the Board of Directors
- Develop and manage an annual fiscal budget which includes knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Experience and Qualifications
- 5-7+ years of experience in nonprofit management, community development, program management, small business assistance, volunteer management, relationship development, and/or fundraising.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Attention to detail with the ability to quickly maneuver between big picture strategic thinking and micro program management.
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Desirable software skills include QuickBooks Online, WordPress, MailChimp, Google Suite, etc.
Desirable qualities include familiarity with the Tenleytown community and business district, prior and Main Street program experience.
Compensation: The salary range, depending on experience, is $80,000-$95,000 plus benefits
To apply please email a resume and a one-page cover letter to info@tenleytownmainstreet.org.