Position Description
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA)
Reports To: Board of Directors
Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000, depending on qualifications and experience
Overview:
The KFDA board seeks a motivated self-starter who will proactively build positive, working relationships with a
variety of downtown stakeholders, including local businesses, property owners, city management, the local
community, economic and community development partners and numerous volunteers to support the
revitalization and historic preservation of our historic downtown. The ideal candidate will be passionate about
the mission of the KFDA and have experience managing a nonprofit organization or a successful community
development initiative. The Executive Director of the KFDA works at the direction of the Board of Directors to
continue the implementation of existing and new strategies to fulfill the program’s mission, goals and
objectives. Normal work hours are weekdays, Monday – Friday, with some nights and weekends expected for
activities and events, especially during summer months.
Essential Job Functions:
The position’s essential job functions will include, but are not limited to the following duties:
• Coordinate all KFDA activities related to strengthening, preserving and revitalizing the
historic downtown business district using the Main Street America 4-Point ApproachTM.
This involves the Promotion, Design, Economic Vitality and Organization committees as
well as additional committees as directed by the board.
• Coordinate and communicate efforts with Oregon Main Street (OMS); Attend required networking
and educational meetings at the state and national level; Submit required OMS reports in a timely
manner.
• Coordinate all aspects of member/donor management including recruiting, billing, renewals,
and regular interaction with supporters.
• Assist volunteers and committees with implementation of work plans.
• Develop robust and effective communication and professional relationships with media, businesses,
property owners, business organizations, community members, government agencies and others.
• Interact regularly with elected and appointed public officials in one-on-one, group, or public
meetings to advocate for KFDA and its stakeholders’ interests.
• Prepare for, coordinate and attend all Board of Directors and membership meetings. Attend
committee meetings when able.
• Identify appropriate grant opportunities; Write and/or assist in writing grant applications;
Coordinate and/or assist in reporting related to grants received
• Manage and report on ongoing new contractual requirements.
• Develop and coordinate on-going public awareness and education programs to communicate the
mission and activities of the KFDA as well as enhance the appreciation of the downtown’s assets and
dynamics.
• Identify speaking engagements and media opportunities to foster an understanding of
the KFDA programs, goals and objectives.
• Plan, advertise, and implement KFDA events and collaborate with partner organizations on
additional appropriate events in Downtown Klamath Falls.
• With the assistance of the bookkeeper and officers, manage all administrative aspects of the
program including but not limited to budget management, mail handling, member record
management, corporate documentation, reporting, and volunteer management.
• Manage all aspects of the program within the board-approved budget.
• Manage and recruit volunteers.
• Work with Board of Directors to develop sustainable funding opportunities for operations and
programming.
• Track statistics and metrics needed to evaluate the progress of the program using existing reporting
tools and newly developed tools.
• Maintain website, digital communications, and social media presence including, but not limited to
Weebly, Facebook, Instagram, Constant Contact, Little Green Light etc.
• Collaborate with local partners to further KFDA’s interests and programming.
• Manage and performs other projects, functions, and other duties as assigned by the KFDA Board of
Directors.
• Maintain all key partnership relationships, including any and all required documentation.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have professional experience and/or education in one or more of the following
areas: Main Street management, large event management, marketing, community development, economic
development, planning, urban design, nonprofit management, small business development, and/or historic
preservation. Proficient computer and digital media skills are required. Proficient grant writing skills are
preferred, however willingness to learn would be considered as well.
The Executive Director must understand the issues confronting downtown business owners, property owners,
residents, public agencies and community organizations. The Executive Director must be energetic and self-
directed. They should have excellent verbal and written communications skills, be well organized, and be able
to work with a variety of community stakeholders.
The position involves occasional evening and weekend work, especially during the summer months. The
candidate will walk often throughout the day and occasionally needs to be able to lift 30 pounds or more.
Reasonable accommodations can be made for those candidates that may have a physical restriction. As
noted above, some travel is required.
License or certifications: Valid Driver’s License
To apply, send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA)
Reports To: Board of Directors
Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000, depending on qualifications and experience
Overview:
The KFDA board seeks a motivated self-starter who will proactively build positive, working relationships with a
variety of downtown stakeholders, including local businesses, property owners, city management, the local
community, economic and community development partners and numerous volunteers to support the
revitalization and historic preservation of our historic downtown. The ideal candidate will be passionate about
the mission of the KFDA and have experience managing a nonprofit organization or a successful community
development initiative. The Executive Director of the KFDA works at the direction of the Board of Directors to
continue the implementation of existing and new strategies to fulfill the program’s mission, goals and
objectives. Normal work hours are weekdays, Monday – Friday, with some nights and weekends expected for
activities and events, especially during summer months.
Essential Job Functions:
The position’s essential job functions will include, but are not limited to the following duties:
• Coordinate all KFDA activities related to strengthening, preserving and revitalizing the
historic downtown business district using the Main Street America 4-Point ApproachTM.
This involves the Promotion, Design, Economic Vitality and Organization committees as
well as additional committees as directed by the board.
• Coordinate and communicate efforts with Oregon Main Street (OMS); Attend required networking
and educational meetings at the state and national level; Submit required OMS reports in a timely
manner.
• Coordinate all aspects of member/donor management including recruiting, billing, renewals,
and regular interaction with supporters.
• Assist volunteers and committees with implementation of work plans.
• Develop robust and effective communication and professional relationships with media, businesses,
property owners, business organizations, community members, government agencies and others.
• Interact regularly with elected and appointed public officials in one-on-one, group, or public
meetings to advocate for KFDA and its stakeholders’ interests.
• Prepare for, coordinate and attend all Board of Directors and membership meetings. Attend
committee meetings when able.
• Identify appropriate grant opportunities; Write and/or assist in writing grant applications;
Coordinate and/or assist in reporting related to grants received
• Manage and report on ongoing new contractual requirements.
• Develop and coordinate on-going public awareness and education programs to communicate the
mission and activities of the KFDA as well as enhance the appreciation of the downtown’s assets and
dynamics.
• Identify speaking engagements and media opportunities to foster an understanding of
the KFDA programs, goals and objectives.
• Plan, advertise, and implement KFDA events and collaborate with partner organizations on
additional appropriate events in Downtown Klamath Falls.
• With the assistance of the bookkeeper and officers, manage all administrative aspects of the
program including but not limited to budget management, mail handling, member record
management, corporate documentation, reporting, and volunteer management.
• Manage all aspects of the program within the board-approved budget.
• Manage and recruit volunteers.
• Work with Board of Directors to develop sustainable funding opportunities for operations and
programming.
• Track statistics and metrics needed to evaluate the progress of the program using existing reporting
tools and newly developed tools.
• Maintain website, digital communications, and social media presence including, but not limited to
Weebly, Facebook, Instagram, Constant Contact, Little Green Light etc.
• Collaborate with local partners to further KFDA’s interests and programming.
• Manage and performs other projects, functions, and other duties as assigned by the KFDA Board of
Directors.
• Maintain all key partnership relationships, including any and all required documentation.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have professional experience and/or education in one or more of the following
areas: Main Street management, large event management, marketing, community development, economic
development, planning, urban design, nonprofit management, small business development, and/or historic
preservation. Proficient computer and digital media skills are required. Proficient grant writing skills are
preferred, however willingness to learn would be considered as well.
The Executive Director must understand the issues confronting downtown business owners, property owners,
residents, public agencies and community organizations. The Executive Director must be energetic and self-
directed. They should have excellent verbal and written communications skills, be well organized, and be able
to work with a variety of community stakeholders.
The position involves occasional evening and weekend work, especially during the summer months. The
candidate will walk often throughout the day and occasionally needs to be able to lift 30 pounds or more.
Reasonable accommodations can be made for those candidates that may have a physical restriction. As
noted above, some travel is required.
License or certifications: Valid Driver’s License
To apply, send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]