White Plains Business Improvement District · 1 day ago
Executive Director
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expWhite Plains Business Improvement District is a non-profit organization dedicated to making downtown a vibrant destination. The Executive Director will oversee daily operations, manage financials, and cultivate relationships to support local businesses and enhance community engagement.
Civic and Social Organizations
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Furioli, MPA
Responsibilities
Oversee the management of the day to day operations of the organization including, but not limited to, financial management, staff oversight, maintenance programs, marketing efforts, event management and community and external relations
Represent membership of 145 commercial property owners and over 300 business owners
Work closely with the Board of Directors to formulate and implement strategic goals with respect to services, programs, special events, marketing and board development
Cultivate and maintain relations with municipal, county and state officials as well as Property and Business Owners, Community and Business leaders
Responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the White Plains Downtown BID including budgeting, annual audit, human resources and the monitoring and supervision of vendor contracts and BID agreements
Assist business owners seeking to expand or move into White Plains by providing information about White Plains and connecting them with local resources including BID property and business owners as well as government officials and agencies
Participate in the development and implementation of economic development strategies and tools in alignment with BID and city strategies
Advocate and evaluate for BID members regarding legislation changes, rules/regulations and local issues /policies
Educate BID members in understanding local ordinances impacting their properties and/or businesses, represent their interests at meetings with government agencies and officials
Handle public relations including responses to the press, press releases, website/newsletter oversight and responses to matters raised by BID members and/or government agencies and officials
Oversee all BID programs such as Clean Sweep program which supplements city services that clean the city’s sidewalks within the BID boundaries and Special Events program
Organize local events drawing over 50,000 participants annually. Conceive and manage all aspects of BID events including staffing, permitting, insurance, and event marketing
Develop funding sources & strategies to raise corporate sponsorships
Complete grant applications to raise additional funds for BID activities and program
Implement the BID’s programs and ensuring the organization’s services and programs conform to the highest possible standards including compliance with legal, insurance and regulatory requirements
Manage BID staff and volunteers, set clear priorities, evaluate performance, give guidance and support where needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years' experience in government relations, public administration, urban planning, small business development, marketing or related field
Completion of a B.A. or B.S. from an accredited four year college or university required, advanced degree preferred in closely related field
Ability to demonstrate leadership including the skill of public speaking
Effective time management and superior organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Exceptional written, oral, listening and public speaking skills including the ability to build support among a broad range of people
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and QuickBooks required
Strong managerial, administration and fiscal management capabilities
Ability to work with a diverse group of people including government officials, BID property and business owners as well as the general public
Previous experience with and sound understanding of fundraising, bookkeeping, budgeting, grant writing, contract management, vendor management, procurement, public relations, event management and/or marketing
Previous experience with non-profit organizations, BIDs, and board of directors
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred in closely related field
Familiarity with Downtown White Plains is a plus
Company
White Plains Business Improvement District
Founded in 1998, the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement (BID) District is a non-profit, 501©3 corporation that offers supplemental services to the White Plains Central Business District to enhance its economic, social, and cultural landscape.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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