Executive Director

Seeking experienced professional to manage organizational operations,  fundraising, marketing and member services for the Shelburne Falls Area Business Association (SFABA)

Implement community and economic development projects with the towns of Buckland and Shelburne through the Shelburne Falls Village Partnership.

Requires organization building skills, grant writing ability, personal diplomacy, excellent computer, internet and writing skills and an ability to efficiently manage multiple projects. 

Non-profit management and budgeting, small business, municipalities and community development experience required.

Full-time salaried position.  Starting salary commensurate with experience.  Total compensation package range $35K - $45K

Mail cover letter and resume by Friday, February 29th to: 

SFABA Job Search

P. O. Box 42

Shelburne Falls, MA  01370-0042

Shelburne Falls Area Business Association

Director Job Description

The Director of the Shelburne Falls Area Business Association (SFABA) works with and is responsible to its Board of Directors.  In conjunction with the Board, the Director is accountable for charting the long term strategic direction of the Association to ensure its continued viability.  In addition, the Director manages the daily activities of the organization in order to accomplish its mission, and maintains the integrity and financial well being of the organization to achieve its goals. The Association is responsible to its members, and the Director promotes member satisfaction through measured results. The Director is self motivated and works with a minimum of oversight. 

Responsibilities of the Director include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the representative of the SFABA locally, regionally, and beyond
• Administering office operations and managing other staff and volunteers
• Increasing the Membership and developing members’ benefits
• Marketing the area and promoting tourism
• Managing projects sponsored by the Association
• Maintaining a financially viable organization through budgeting and fundraising
• Coordinating the Shelburne Falls Village Partnership
• Meeting the needs of the business community as they arise and are communicated to the SFABA
• Utilizing information technology and maintaining an active and effective Web presence
• Fostering economic and job development
• Writing grants and proposals, and making presentations on behalf of the organization
• Overseeing other activities as directed by the Executive Committee related to achieving the goals of the organization.

Administration

The Director is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the organization through:

• Managing (hiring, training, evaluating) and supervising office personnel and volunteers
• Conducting routine organizational administrative tasks
• Coordinating meetings of the Board and its committees, providing informational materials to members prior to meetings, and recording the actions of the committees
• Assuring that the SFABA is in compliance with all governmental rules and regulations
• Developing methodologies to increase the efficiency of limited resources by coordination of services and volunteer activity
• Working with the Executive Committee, to review, recommend, and establish personnel policies and procedures

Membership:

The Director is responsible for maintaining the Association membership at a level that will ensure the continued viability of the SFABA by:

• Working with Member Benefits Committee to identify and address the needs of SFABA members and through the development of member benefits
• Serving as ambassador of the organization to businesses, associations and committees and providing customer services
• Managing production and distribution of periodic communications and newsletters to members or as directed by the Board
• Working with Board members and businesses to ensure that there are at least two general membership meetings with educational programs per year, as well as an adequate number of social functions for networking

Web Site and Communications Technology

The Director utilizes the Web site and other communications technologies as critical tools for managing the Association and communicating with members, the community and the world by:

• Working with the Web site committee to maximize the productivity and impact of the Web site 
• Monitoring the Web site regularly for accuracy and currency and updating site in a timely manner
• Reporting on Web traffic and statistics
• Managing the Web Events Calendar
• Keeping current with technology and applications and recommending innovative uses of electronic technologies to further the goals of the organization

Marketing and Tourism

The Director works with regional and state agencies and the Marketing Committee to  promote the Shelburne Falls and West County Area  within the region, as well as nationally and internationally through a variety of efforts designed to bring attention, and customers, to the area in a manner consistent with the values of the community. This includes but is not limited to:

• Recruiting, orienting, and retaining productive members on the Marketing Committee
• Working with the Regional Tourism Councils such as the Mohawk Trail Association and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce to maximize MOTT and state funding for SFABA projects
• Overseeing budget, production and distribution of marketing materials such as brochures, placemats, etc.
• Coordinating periodic marketing events such as Moonlight Magic, and/or other events as determined by the Marketing Committee and the Board of Directors

Budgeting and Finance

Through the Executive Committee and Finance Committee, and with the assistance of the Bookkeeper, The Director is responsible for developing and managing the budget, monitoring and reporting the SFABA’s financial condition, including but not limited to:

• Ensuring that all expenditures are within the framework of the budget as approved by the Board
• Reviewing, and analyzing prepared monthly and annual financial statements of income and expenses, and informing the Board of any variances
• Maintaining financial records and procedures according to the rules pertaining to non-profit status that meet high standards of fiduciary responsibility

Fundraising

The Director oversees and coordinates fundraising of various types to meet the organization’s goals through events, retail sales, grants etc.  The Director’s involvement in each project varies as directed by the Board of Directors, and includes but is not limited to:

• Ensuring that events are planned, organized, and executed as envisioned by the Board, and implementing an evaluation process for each event
• initiating and developing new fundraising ideas, and implementing them as they are approved
• Researching potential funding sources for projects, including donations, private and public grants, and preparing applications and making proposals for funding to appropriate sources

Shelburne Falls Village Partnership

The Director participates in quarterly Partnership meetings with Buckland and Shelburne Selectmen and the SFABA Board, develops and implements Partnership projects, researches and pursues funding options, writes the Partnership report for the Buckland and Shelburne Town Reports, reports to SFABA Board on Partnership project status, develops and submits project proposals to funding sources, and applies for the annual funding request to Towns to continue the Partnership.

This is an exempt position, and the Director may be required to work evenings and weekends outside the normal work week to fulfill the requirements of the position.

ED job description  2/08/08