Assistant DDA Director

City of St Joseph; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Northville is seeking an Assistant Director to provide professional planning, marketing, administration and support to the Executive Director and the DDA Board. The role requires coordinating committees, promoting downtown development and handling reports and invoices.

The position works with merchants, property owners and public officials to advance DDA goals, with a five-day schedule and occasional extra hours for events and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Communications or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in planning/marketing/administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning, marketing, administration and support to the Executive Director and the DDA Board.
• Attend and support DDA committees and coordinate marketing activities.
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes and board packets.
• Maintain DDA website and coordinate special events.
• Prepare weekly invoices and liaise with Finance.
• Interact with downtown merchants, public officials and the public to advance DDA goals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Oral & written communication

Public relations

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Communications or related field

Tools

SiteBuilder

Job description

The Assistant Director is responsible for professional planning, marketing, administration and organizational support to the Executive Director and the DDA Board of Directors. The position functions with considerable independence on a day-to-day basis in performing activities and is held accountable for results.

Responsibilities include:

• attendance and support for DDA related committees
• promote and encourage economic development of the downtown
• special projects as assigned by the DDA Board of Directors or DDA Executive Director
• preparation of special reports
• maintenance of DDA’s website using SiteBuilder software
• planning and implementation of DDA special events
• coordination and oversight of all marketing related activities including DDA Newsletter, ad campaigns, bi-monthly event cards, walking maps and directories
• preparation and submission of weekly invoices to Finance Department
• preparation of DDA Board packets and development of meeting minutes

In addition, the position will interact with downtown merchants, property owners, public officials, and the general public in order to implement DDA goals and objectives.

Work Schedule:
This position will work a five-day work week with the requirement to work occasional extra hours and days as necessary to represent the DDA at events and meetings.

The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities and minimum qualifications necessary of the Assistant Director to perform the responsibilities of the position. Applications will be evaluated on their ability to meet these qualifications.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Communications or related field.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the same or related field.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office software for word processing, spreadsheets, database, and Power Point for report and presentation purposes and in the use of web page software.

Skill in communicating both orally and in writing with the ability to provide concise and articulate reports and presentations to a variety of audiences.

Skill in building and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the public, public officials, various professionals, other City departments, and the general public along with the ability to work cooperatively for larger goals and the common good of the DDA.

Entrepreneurial, self-starting, energetic, and have the ability to prioritize tasks and assignments. Must be capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment.

Ability to effectively meet all deadlines.

Salary and Benefits:
Full time non-union position: 40 hours per week

Salary range $49,440 - $61,800. Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits as provided under the City of Northville Personnel Policy Manual