Executive Director - MainStreet Program

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Raton MainStreet, Inc. seeks a dynamic, experienced Executive Director to lead its downtown revitalization effort in close conjunction with its Board of Directors. This four-year old MainStreet organization is located in Raton, NM, a community of 6,500, situated in the highlands of sunny northeastern New Mexico. Raton MainStreet is an official New Mexico MainStreet organization and is a nationally-accredited MainStreet program.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The MainStreet Executive Director coordinates activities with a downtown revitalization program that utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development. The Executive Director is the principal on-site staff person responsible for coordinating all program activities and volunteers, as well as representing the program locally, regionally, and nationally as appropriate.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Candidates for this position should have a college degree and/or equivalent experience in one or more of the following areas: community economic development, historic preservation, public relations, city planning, non-profit/volunteer administration, finance, marketing, and/or small business development. MainStreet experience a plus.

How to Apply: 

Closing date is January 15, 2010. Salary commensurate with experience. Send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via email to [email protected] or mail same to Raton MainStreet at PO Box 1481, Raton, NM 87740-1481. A detailed job description is available upon request. Raton MainStreet is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information
Name: 
Paul Jenkins
Agency/Organization: 
Raton MainStreet, Inc.
Address: 
PO Box 1481
City: 
Raton
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87740
Business Phone: 
575-445-3130
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.ratonmainstreet.com
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Dec 16 2009
Date to Remove: 
Jan 16 2010

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