Executive Director – Part-time (Contract)

The Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association is looking for a part-time Executive Director.  This is a part time, contract position providing administrative support, customer service, web support, and general assistance to the BIA Board and it’s members. Ideally suited to a self-starter with strong organizational and project administration skills.

About the Role:

• The DSBIA is the collective voice of the downtown businesses including property owners and their operating business tenants.
• Reporting to the Board of Directors through the DSBIA President, the Executive Director’s hours would be approximately 10hrs/week.
• Schedule may vary depending upcoming events and promotions.
• Competitive wages based on experience.
• This is a work from home role, though candidates must be able to meet with merchants downtown Squamish at least once per week.

The Perfect Candidate:

• A minimum of three years working at an executive level within a not for profit organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of governance, Robert’s rules of order.
• Extremely well organized with and a keen understanding of internal controls and eye for details.
• Experience working in a small business/entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in a variety of computer software, website maintenance.
• Excellent verbal, social, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support for the Board and committees in effective and efficient governance.
• Maintain mailing lists members, media, committee members, etc.
• Develop annual budget, event budgets, and some booking keeping.
• Research and apply for annual grants, provide feedback on those grants.
• Current knowledge on District polices which affect businesses with the BIA catchment.
• Organize and implement Annual General Meeting.
• Prepare, produce and distribute membership newsletters and seasonal event listings.
• Regular communications with existing DSBIA members, weekly merchant visits.
• Liaise with community groups, agencies and the District of Squamish.
• DSBIA Community Enhancement, research, manage and develop new initiatives.
• Website, MailChip/Enews, maintenance and development as needed.
• Work with the Event Manager in the co-ordination of annual events (3 in total).
• Provide and develop marketing and promotional opportunities to our members
• Act as a resource for members looking to connect with events are within Squamish.

To Apply:

1. Email talent@squamish-jobs.com to express your interest in the position.
2. Ensure your resume and profile have been submitted on http://squamish-jobs.com/apply (you only need to do this once).

Qualified applications received for this role will immediately be forwarded to the hiring team at the DSBIA.  Those chosen for interviews will be contacted directly by the DSBIA.

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