Now Hiring: Assistant Director
Who We Are:
We’re a small, close-knit staff that, with the support of our community, works hard to make our downtown a vibrant and inviting home for locally owned businesses. We’re the cheerleaders and the support system for our downtown businesses. We host over 100 days of community events that help to draw hundreds of thousands of people each year to Downtown Lee’s Summit. We rely on the support of volunteers donating thousands of hours of service each year to help make it all possible. No two days are ever the same and that’s part of the excitement and the reward.
About DLSMS, Inc.:
Founded in 1989 by a group of visionary business and civic leaders to revitalize the heart of their community, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc. is a nationally-recognized and accredited 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. DLSMS implements the National Trust Main Street Center Four-Point Approach® to commercial district revitalization, a community-driven effort to create strong social cohesion and economic opportunity. DLSMS has won multiple state and national awards for excellence in downtown revitalization and management, including the 2010 Great American Main Street Award® and the 2019 Great Neighborhood Award from the American Planning Association.
Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Director works collaboratively with staff and volunteers to support the mission to promote, enhance and preserve the heart of our city with key leadership in fund development, the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market, volunteer management, and policy development.
Who We Need:
People often describe you as organized, outgoing, someone that loves meeting new people and making invaluable connections. You value teamwork and appreciate the opportunity to collaborate closely with others, while comfortably taking a leadership role as needed. You enjoy investigating new & innovative ways to tackle a problem. You rarely miss an important deadline and you’re energized by a good project plan. You appreciate the value of a flexible work schedule that includes some nights, weekends and outdoor events.
Think you are the perfect fit? Please email cover letter, resume and references to donnie@downtownls.org by Friday, June 11.
Position is full-time, salary range is $40,000 – $45,000, plus benefits.
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