Executive Director
Depot Town CDC
March 10, 2015
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Contact person:
Erik
Phone:
7346048569
Email:
erik (at) depottowncdc.org
Location:
Ypsilanti, MI
The Depot Town Community Development Corporation is seeking a passionate and highly motivated individual to become the organization’s Executive Director.
Job Summary:
This full-time position will manage the daily activities of the Depot Town CDC and reports directly to the Board of Directors. The director will be tasked with overseeing and growing the Paint Ypsilanti Project, which utilizes volunteers and community resources to provide free exterior home renovations for selected recipients that are unable physically and/or financially to keep up the maintenance of their homes.
The director will work alongside the board and lead the development of new programs and projects intended to leave a meaningful impact on the community. This will include developing new revenue streams to fund pilot projects and the capacity to forge and strengthen relationships with new and existing partner organizations. This position is best suited for someone with a diverse set of skills that is a self-starter; eager to learn of the fly; and comfortable leading volunteers. It is helpful to have a general understanding of construction, home renovation and landscape architecture, though not required.
Job Duties:
- Develop and implement both short-term and long-term strategies to ensure positive community outcomes and adherence to organizational mission
- Work with the Board of Directors to develop and execute an annual fundraising plan
- Identify and submit applications for relevant grants and funding opportunities, develop and expand corporate partnership program, develop new revenue channels
- Create and nourish strategic partnerships with community stakeholders
- Responsible for creation and management of annual budget
- Ensure reporting requirements to funders are submitted in timely fashion, collaborate with Board of Directors to generate annual report for organization
- Manage, train and hire support staff and interns
- Create and implement marketing strategy, increase social media engagement and oversee website and other digital assets
- Keep detailed project records while managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Interview, assess and score program applicants
- Facilitate communications and project scheduling with partner organizations
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, job is funded for a minimum of 6 months and may be extended based upon performance.
To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter by email to erik (at) depottowncdc.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, start date is anticipated to begin early April.