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Exec. Director, Special Improvement District, Lancaster, OH


Executive Director

The Downtown Lancaster Special Improvement District is accepting applications for the position of executive director. The director will be responsible for coordinating and implementing economic development plans based on a 10 year vision/strategic plan for the District in downtown Lancaster, Ohio as well as oversight and management of maintenance and beautification for the District. Applicants should have education and/or professional experience in one or more of the following areas; economic development and revitalization, business planning, development and management, nonprofit management. The director must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment while connecting with business and property owners and community partners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The salary range is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
Submit resume and letter of interest to Downtown Lancaster SID, Attn: Matthew E. Johnson, 109 N. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lancaster, OH 43130 or email to mej@sas-lawfirm.com by December 14. 2012.
Organization: 
Downtown Lancaster Special Improvement District
Professional Area: 
Community / Economic Development
Experience: 
3-5 years
Location: 
Lancaster  Ohio  43130
United States