EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A position at Washington Gateway Main Street, Inc.

Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with businesses and neighborhood organizations and with municipal agencies and other key stakeholders with oversight over the commercial and residential neighborhoods along Washington Street in the South End and Lower Roxbury.

Hours: For more information, visit www.gatewaymainstreet.org or call 617-542-1234

$35,000-$42,000, depending on experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with businesses and neighborhood organizations and with municipal agencies and other key stakeholders with oversight over the commercial and residential neighborhoods along Washington Street in the South End and Lower Roxbury.
Develop and execute organizational fundraising efforts and business networking opportunities.
Manage the WGMS office including, data systems, purchasing, record keeping, budgeting, volunteers and vendors and coordinate and provide administrative support to volunteer Board and Committees.
Develop and distribute promotional materials and serve as the organization’s point of contact to the media
Manage updates to the WGMS website.

 
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: business and economic development, marketing, communication, historical building design, community organizing, fundraising and/or volunteer management.
Strong competency in use of Microsoft Office related tools to aide in data and account management, communication and marketing.
Ability to work independently and successfully with a volunteer Board of Directors and to accommodate a demanding yet flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
Demonstrated experience in event planning, grant writing and/or resource development for small non-profits is a plus as is familiarity with the South End community and businesses.