Details
08/15/2017
CEO
Traverse City Downtown Development Authority
TO APPLY:
Applications for the CEO position of the TCDDA must be received by September 15, 2017. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that explains how the applicant is ideally qualified for the CEO position based on this job description as well as research that the applicant may choose to do about the TCDDA and the community in general; and (2) a resume that includes work experiences and accomplishments relevant to the job description; academic completion and accomplishments relevant to the job description; and a narrative summary of skills and abilities in relation to the desired skills and abilities that are included in this job description. • Applications may be sent electronically to: timervinassoc@gmail.com • Applications may also be submitted in hard copy by mailing them to: TCDDA CEO Position, PO Box 363, Onekama, MI 49675 • Applications must be received no later than September 15, 2017. • Questions concerning the application process should be directed to Tim Ervin at 231-794-0089 or timervinassoc@gmail.com
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves at the pleasure of the Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors. The CEO is the catalyst, promoter and keeper of the Traverse City downtown vision, a community that has the distinction of being recognized as: - 21 Nicest Small Towns in America Everyone Should Visit before They’re 50 (Reader’s Digest, April 2017) - 21 of the Best Small Towns in America (Architectural Digest, October 2016) - 25 Coolest Midwest Lake Vacation Spots (Midwest Living, August 2016) - Top 25 Places to Retire (Forbes Magazine, April 2016) - 20 Best Small Towns (Smithsonian Magazine, April 2015) The CEO works with the Board, oversees all DDA staff to ensure successful implementation of the Board’s strategic plan and annual operating plan for the DDA which may include contractual work for other entities and enjoys working with people and organizations.
Required Experience, Skills & Abilities Education
• Bachelor’s degree in an area of concentration related to the position. Experience • At least 7 (seven) years of work experience with accomplishments that are relevant to this job description. • Understanding and working knowledge of purposes and roles of DDA’s. • Successful management of community-based programs. • Successful in leading and participating in outreach and community engagement processes, including use and application of multiple forms of media to reach and have two-way communications with stakeholders. • Successful planning, development and implementation of strategies and operating plans that address community priorities. • Familiarity with how to attain goals in communities of similar size and nature as Traverse City. • Well versed in general funding sources available for communities and how to help develop funding. • Experience in setting and attaining personal and organizational performance measures.
