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May 9, 2012 – Two job openings in the Mattapan and Roxbury neighborhoods are included in this post. The first is from the Mattapan Square Main Streets organization.  The second post included was received from the Urban League. One seeks a professional administrator. The other seeks a computer geek.

Mattapan Square Main Streets JOB DESCRIPTION for EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

apply by May 21st, 2012

Mattapan Square Main Street Inc. (MSMS) seeks a dynamic and creative leader to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management for a neighborhood based economic development nonprofit organization.  The Executive Director will provide development support, resources and information to businesses, residents, and neighborhood groups and associations and work with key stakeholders and municipal agencies to help grow and maintain the economic vitality of the commercial and residential neighborhoods primarily along Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan Square.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·              Provide MSMS’s core portfolio of services to current district businesses

·              Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with businesses and neighborhood organizations and with municipal agencies and other key stakeholders related to the commercial and residential neighborhoods primarily along Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan Square.

·              Develop and execute organizational fundraising efforts and business networking opportunities.

·              Manage the MSMS office including, data systems, purchasing, record keeping, budgeting, volunteers and vendors.

·              Coordinate and provide administrative support to volunteer Board and Committees.

·              Develop and distribute organizational and district promotional materials

·              Serve as the organization’s point of contact to the media

·              Manage the organization’s website and social media channels

QUALIFICATIONS

·              Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

·              Experience in one or more of the following areas required: The Main Street Four-Point Approach®, business/economic development, city/urban planning, marketing, historic preservation, community organizing, fundraising and/or volunteer management

·              Strong competency in use of Microsoft Office and/or Google Apps related tools to aide in data and account management, communication and marketing

·              Ability to work independently and successfully with a volunteer Board of Directors and to accommodate a demanding yet flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends

·              Demonstrated experience in event planning, grant writing and/or resource development for small non-profits is a plus as is familiarity with the Mattapan Square community and businesses.

·              Ability to speak multiple different languages is a plus.

SALARY

$50,000-$55,000, commensurate with education and experience

HOW TO APPLY

 E-mail resume and cover letter to:
Keyla Jackson @   secretary@mattapansquaremainstreets.org

Subject – MSMS Executive Director Search
Application deadline is 5pm on Monday May 21, 2012
MSMS is an equal opportunity employer
For more information, visit www.mattapansquaremainstreets.org

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Urban League seeks an  IT Systems Administrator(6 month contract)

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