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Title: Executive Director
Job Overview:
Charming and loyal to the core. That’s Dundas. As the Executive Director of our BIA, you would
personify that energy. We have done lots of planning and building and now it’s time to
implement our plans. Do you want to help us create our new chapter?
Honouring our history while creating a bustling downtown and looking forward, is a delicate
balance that is the great task and opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic community builder
with whom we can entrust our downtown community.
Dedication, loyalty and hard work is why our Main Street has thrived. Now, we’re looking for
someone to inject their creative energy, vision and leadership to take us to new heights.
Alongside our volunteer Board of Directors, and as Executive Director, you’ll create
programming that invigorates business owners, excites locals, and draws in visitors.
Dundas has limitless potential and we can’t wait to hear what ideas you have for the vibrancy of
our business community.
Salary Range:
● $60,000 – $65,000 (Compensation is commensurate with experience.)
Responsibilities and Duties:
● Collaborate with the Board of Directors on a path to implement the BIA’s Action Plan.
● Engage diverse community organizations as well as strengthen community partnerships.
● Plan and oversee delivery of BIA programming, communications, events, etc.
● Design and facilitate a BIA Marketing Plan and all the logistics of such
● Be the “face” of our BIA in the media and at events.
● Manage the BIA office by overseeing day-to-day operations
● Oversee of the BIA Audit and Financials
● Guide the BIA governance structure.
● Deliver communications to our members, partners, stakeholders, council, and the media
in a clear and consistent manner.
What we’re looking for:
● Stellar communication skills. Your enthusiasm is infectious, but you also know when a
situation requires patience and empathy and re-invention.
● Creativity and outside-the-box thinking. Where other people see the ordinary, you make
meaningful connections between people, ideas, and resources.
● A heart for the community. The thought of getting to live the spirit of Dundas every day is
what gets you up every morning.
● A lifelong learner. You soak up new information like a sponge.
● A multi-tasker who doesn’t shy away from hard work, especially if that means wearing
more than one hat.
● Flexibility with your time and being nimble enough when the day just takes you in a
different direction.
● Ambition. Someone driven by a desire to leave their mark on our Community.
● A Do-er. Enough talking. Let’s get it done.
Requirements and Qualifications:
● Post-secondary education or relevant certification.
● Background in Community Development/Economic Development preferred.
● Prior knowledge of the BIA model is preferred.
● Previous event planning experience is an asset
● Familiarity with social media management
● Marketing experience is preferred
● Experience with managing and oversight of BIA Financials is necessary.
How to Apply:
Instead of a cover letter, we want you to provide us with your own, personal mission
statement. In 2 or 3 sentences, tell us why you’d be a good candidate for this job.
Please submit your résumé and mission statement to [email protected] by
Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5 p.m.