The Pawtucket Foundation serves as a private sector advocacy group to support the economic development within City of Pawtucket; it monitors public policies and other factors having impact upon Pawtucket and initiates projects that have a short and long-term positive impact upon the City.
General Duties:
Working under the policy direction of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director acts as chief operating officer, planner, coordinator, implementor of the priorities as set generally by the Board, and other duties as assigned/required.
The Foundation maintains a small office and staff; therefore, the Executive Director must exhibit both the ability to run an office providing service to the City’s business community and to manage budgets and financial activities.
The Executive Director represents, as appropriate, the Board and the Members (dues paying members) in varied programs designed by the Foundation to achieve the goal of revitalizing Pawtucket and its neighborhoods. Toward that end, the Executive Director plays a vital role as planner, researcher, broker, and communicator to all whose support and understanding of the Foundation is necessary.
Required skills and duties:
- Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement an annual work program.
Establish and maximize communication with the Foundation membership and business community to solicit ideas and opinions.
Keep Foundation membership and business community informed on matters related to Pawtucket’s development.
- Develop and maintain open, non-partisan lines of communications with all levels of local, state and federal government officials and legislators. Solicit ideas and inform them, as appropriate, of the mission and priorities of the Foundation. Represent the Foundation with government, as authorized by the Board.
Plan, coordinate, and execute planning and program analysis studies, as needed, in conjunction with the priority projects and general goals of the Foundation.
- Comprehensive understanding of the importance of media and other forms of communication to the success of the Foundation’s mission. Be proactive with media as needed, after consultation with the Chairperson(s) or another authorized member of the Board.
- Design, research, and write grant proposals to assist the Foundation in the implementation of its goals. Assist government agencies and other entities as needed in their efforts to revitalize Downtown Pawtucket.
- Design special programs for all Members and potential Members to inform them of the issues surrounding the major priorities of the Foundation more fully. Carry out an active program that will assure the continued involvement of the Incorporators, as well as activities that will insure future growth of the Foundation.
- Other duties as requested by the Board and/or required by the Foundation.
Qualifications and experience needed:
– A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in public administration, business, planning, public policy, or related field with a minimum of five years professional experience with government, private, sponsored, or city-wide revitalization or downtown management. Master’s degree preferred.
Personal/professional attributes, knowledge and skills required:
- Excellent communications skills. Ability to articulate clearly and constructively in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated leadership skills working with a Board of Directors, business leaders, and local, state, and federal government officials.
- Knowledge, understanding and fondness for the life and vitality of cities as they exist today, and for what must be done to preserve both their economic existence and the community’s quality of life.
- Understanding the complex nature of volunteers and what is required to involve them in the Foundation’s initiatives.
- Advanced administrative and executive skills are required to carry out the activities of the Foundation and maintain the confidence and enthusiastic support of its Board.
- Must be highly self-motivated and proactive to succeed in this position. The highest ethical and confidentiality standards are required at all times.
- Must possess excellent writing and note-taking skills. Professional attire and presentation (verbal and written) required.
- Excellent office organizational skills required.
Salary and benefits:
Pawtucket Foundation provides a competitive salary that is commissaire with candidate’s experience. Benefits such as a health care plan and other potential benefits may be negotiated.
If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to the Board of Directors at Board@pawtucketfoundation.org.