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Washington Heights Searches for New Executive Director
Written by WHBID   
The Washington Heights BID is located in Upper Manhattan and was established in 1986 to support the 255 commercial storefronts in a 29 block-face commercial district along 181st Street from Amsterdam Avenue to Fort Washington Avenue and surrounding blocks on St. Nicholas and Broadway. The BID serves a diverse mixed-use community with a bustling retail corridor and large residential population. The BID is responsible for providing supplementary sanitation services and working with City agencies, elected officials, business, and property owners to enhance the commercial district.
 
The Washington Heights Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the principal officer of the BID. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration, financial management, and day-to-day activities of the BID. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and work with the Board to establish and implement programs and services that enhance the commercial district of the 181st Street corridor.

Please see below for details of the job posting. Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Friday, July 9, 2010.

Full Time Position:
Executive Director
Washington Heights Business Improvement District
 
Organization Description:
The Washington Heights BID is located in Upper Manhattan and was established in 1986 to support the 255 commercial storefronts in a 29 block-face commercial district along 181st Street from Amsterdam Avenue to Fort Washington Avenue and surrounding blocks on St. Nicholas and Broadway. The BID serves a diverse mixed-use community with a bustling retail corridor and large residential population. The BID is responsible for providing supplementary sanitation services and working with City agencies, elected officials, business, and property owners to enhance the commercial district.
 
Job Description:
The Washington Heights Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the principal officer of the BID. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration, financial management, and day-to-day activities of the BID. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and work with the Board to establish and implement programs and services that enhance the commercial district of the 181st Street corridor.
 
 
Responsibilities include:
  • Evaluate and administer the BID’s supplemental sanitation program, ensuring comprehensive services are provided throughout the district.
  • Liaise and advocate with City agencies for services that support and enhance the commercial business district.
  • Advocate with City staff and elected officials to encourage capital projects and maintenance of current capital improvements.
  • Maintain communication and conduct outreach to stakeholders including BID members (property owners, commercial and residential tenants), elected officials and the larger Washington Heights business and residential community.
  • Market and promote the BID district in local and citywide media outlets.
  • Author annual reports, newsletters, and member bulletins, providing transparency to BID members and constituents regarding the programs and services offered by the organization
  • Prepare and recommend strategic plan and operating budgets to the Board for approval. Assure adherence to these plans, maintaining all organizational records, and provide the Board with periodic management reports, operating statements, and program analyses.
  • Insure compliance with all aspects of the BID’s contract with the City of New York including procurement of all goods and services, issuing of requests for proposals, compliance with all reporting requirements and monitoring and maintenance of all vendor, contractor, and consultant relationships.
  • Manage the BID’s administrative office including supervising personnel and overseeing benefit and payroll administration.
  • Improve and expand relationships with corporate, community, government, and institutional partners to carry out organizational mission and objectives.
  • Act as staff to the Board and its committees and serve as the Board’s liaison to community and civic groups as well as government and elected officials.
  • Establish leadership in a positive manner with BID members ( all classes) and introduce new ideas and ways of upgrading the appearance and services of the BID to members.
 
Qualifications:
A successful candidate for this position will have 5 to 10 years experience working in some combination in the following areas: economic development, constituent services, non-profit management, government/ public policy, small business assistance, or urban planning. A Bachelor's degree is required and Masters degree preferred.
 
 
Preferred Skills: 
·         Bi-lingual English/ Spanish strongly preferred.
·         Knowledge of/ experience working in the Washington Heights community.
·         A demonstrated record of leadership and success in strategic planning and problem solving.
·         Excellent management skills.
·         Experience in managing transition and change for an organization with constituents such as the BID.
·         Substantive administrative and contract management experience.
·         A strong commitment to the needs of the District’s business and residential communities.
·         Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
·         Ability to raise funds and marketing experience a plus.
 
Salary range for this position is: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
 
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line:
Executive Director Position to:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Apply by Friday, July 9, 2010.
 
Please do not contact the BID office directly regarding this employment opportunity.
More information about the Washington Heights Business Improvement District can be found by visiting: www.prideoftheheights.com
 
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
Last Updated on Thursday, 10 June 2010 07:14
 


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