Executive Director, York Corridor Business Improvement District Mngt Authority
Executive Director, York Corridor BID Management Authority
The York Corridor Business Improvement District is a community advocacy and improvement organization intended to provide services that ensure a clean, green, and vibrant Corridor. In community conversations stretching back to 2012, a wide variety of stakeholders have consistently expressed hope for a stronger and more unified commercial corridor along York Road, and after extensive outreach and organizing, the BID was successfully established (via property owner vote) in February 2023. A property tax surcharge will fund the creation and ongoing work of the BID, and the current Board of Directors, mainly composed of local business and property owners, will guide BID initiatives, policies, and priorities.
The York Corridor BID is seeking an inaugural Executive Director to lead economic and community development along the Corridor, and to design and execute core programming including cleaning/greening, advocacy efforts, and business promotion/support. The ED will be the face of the BID in its founding phase, and serve as an enthusiastic spokesperson and dynamic leader establishing programming and galvanizing others in pursuit of a cleaner, more vibrant, and hospitable York Corridor.
Position Summary
The Executive Director will be hired by and report to the BID Board of Directors.
This leader will oversee the implementation of all BID work, including serving as a full-time point of contact for corridor businesses, proactively addressing issues and concerns, supervising the Clean and Green team, and partnering with city agencies, funders, community leaders, and others to develop resources and move forward all district projects and initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the BID Board, develop and implement an annual budget and strategic priorities for the Corridor
- Facilitate the development and implementation of district-wide initiatives and policies to further York Corridor BID’s priorities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the BID, including answering inquiries, maintaining communication with City departments, representing the BID at community events and neighborhood meetings and generating positive media and marketing coverage of the district
- Manage all finances in accordance with budget priorities and coordinate with City entities (Board of Estimates, Dept. of Finance, etc.) as needed
- Hire, train, and manage staff as needed to meet BID goals, or establish contractual relationship for staffing, in accordance with the needs of the Corridor
- Develop a system for tracking and reporting progress towards BID goals, and provide quarterly reports to Board and relevant stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong and productive relationships with business and property owners, so as to advocate and represent their interests as it relates to local, state, and federal issues and opportunities
- Develop resources, including fundraising and obtaining grants, to supplement the budget generated by property assessments
- Provide oversight of BID marketing and communications, including website, social media, and print/digital materials
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in one or more of the following areas: economic/community development, real estate, marketing/business, or planning.
- 3+ years experience in economic development, planning, public or non-profit
- administration, commercial district management, and/or small business development preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong preference for start-up or project launch experience
- Strong work ethic, responsible, self-motivated, and able to carry out and prioritize multiple ongoing projects
- Substantial experience grant writing, fundraising, and/or other relevant resource development experience at a community level
- Substantial experience working collaboratively with community and other partners, and facilitating decision making in a community setting
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office, web, and social media)
- Ability and experience working in a diverse urban community
- Willingness to work flexible working hours as needed
The Executive Director will be the first staff person of the organization and flexibility/adaptability will be required for the start-up phase. The position is permanent, full time, and is budgeted to have benefits. The salary is commensurate with experience, with an expected salary max of up to $86,000. The BID board is partnering with Loyola University Maryland in executing the hiring process Executive Director will be eligible for Loyola University Maryland benefits for their first year.
TO APPLY: Send a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to ggrier@loyola.edu.