Roswell Main Street Executive Director Position Announcement
MainStreet Roswell seeks a dynamic Main Street Executive Director to lead its downtown revitalization effort in close conjunction with its board of directors. This 25 year old Main Street organization is located in Roswell, New Mexico, a community of approximately 50,000 located in the fertile Pecos Valley portion of Chaves County, in sunny southeastern New Mexico. MainStreet Roswell is an official, state-certified New Mexico Main Street organization.
The Executive Director is responsible for:
- Directing the Four-Point-based revitalization efforts in Design, Promotion, Economic Positioning, and Organization
- Working in conjunction with volunteers to plan and implement revitalization projects
- Publicizing the work and accomplishments of Main Street organization
- Providing support to the Main Street board
- Coordinating the operation of the Main Street corporation and office
- Support and organization of any special events sponsored by MainStreet Roswell, i.e., Easter Parade, Farmers and Gardeners Market, UFO Festival, Chile Cheese Festival, Veterans Parade, Electric Light Parade, Downtown Activities to promote commerce, Facade Squad Projects, Beautification Projects.
The successful candidate should possess the following skills and characteristics necessary for the position.
- Must have three to five years experience and responsibility in a similar position
- Must be computer literate with skills in word processing and accounting spread sheets.
- Must have education level or experience in handling marketing and business skills required to support the needs of the business community for maintaining and revitalizing the downtown corridor.
- Must be self-motivated, outgoing, have good organizational skills, be able to multi-task, and have good interpersonal and communicative skills.
This position is an employee position. The Executive Director works directly for the MainStreetRoswell Board of Directors. Salary range is $30,000 to $35,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The position includes a competitive package of benefits, including 2 weeks paid vacation, one week paid sick leave, flexible work schedule and a supportive Board of Directors.
To apply for the position, send a letter of interest and resume by U S Postal Service or email to MainStreet Roswell, P.O. Box 1328, Roswell, NM88202 or info@MainStreetRoswell.org by June 19, 2015.
MainStreet Roswell is an equal opportunity employer.