Hiring Organization Information Organization Name:
Friends of Third Place Commons
Website:
https://www.thirdplacecommons.org/
City:
Lake Forest Park
State:
WA
Country:
United States
Position Information Employment Type:
Full time
Experience Level:
Professional
Salary Range:
$72000 - $77000 (with $500 month for health benefits)
Job Category:
Administrative
Board of Directors
Communications | Marketing
Development | Fundraising
Program Management
Job Category - Other:
Resource Development, Community Builder
Organizational Overview:
About Third Place Commons:
Friends of Third Place Commons, known as Third Place Commons, is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events each year and presenting the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market from May to October. Read more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall health of the organization, working with the Board of Directors to employ short- and long-term strategies that will strengthen and position the organization for the future.
Role Responsibilities:
Community engagement, development, and outreach:
Distribute all communications content.Drive fundraising efforts in conjunction with board members.Explore additional revenue streams.Create content and design marketing collateral for TPC website, direct mailing, social media, and news publications.Maintain Third Place Commons website.Manage and track donor database for connections, growth, and giving.Lead donor stewardship through acknowledgement letters and other personal outreach.Lead, plan, and implement community bookings of the Commons.Foster key partnerships with city agencies and local community groups.Act as liaison with Town Center managers, add value to mall customer growth, and host merchant meetings.Financial management, operations and administrative:
Provide fiscal management of all revenue and expenses with monthly reporting, quarterly filings, and funding and grant requests.Document banking reports, process expenses and monthly timesheets, and notify bookkeeper of all necessary payments through bookkeeping portal.Oversee the quarterly and annual filings by accountant.Create annual operating budget.Hire, train, and manage all staff and contract workers.Oversee daily operations including all events and Farmers Market.Program Management:
Engage the community to host events at Third Place Commons; oversee all bookings of the community meeting room.Oversee the booking and payments of Weekend Music and other programs.Coordinate and manage 1-3 annual craft fairs, including vendor outreach and selection.Lead planning and implementation of key partnership events (e.g. LFP City Council Candidate Forum, Halloween at the Commons).Serve on LFP Secret Garden Tour committee and manage social media and website updates, produce posters, day-of maps, sponsorship banners and graphics for the annual Garden Tour. Farmers Market:
Hire and manage contract market staff to implement successful LFP Farmers Market (May through October).Oversee all preparations, including submitting necessary permits and renewing policies, leases, and contracts.Regularly staff (approx. every other week) farmers market booth to process SNAP and SNAP Market Match transactions, answer questions, etc. Oversee the weekly processing of vendor reimbursement distributions, market fee deposits, and ensure accurate processing of market currency (SNAP, SNAP Market Match and Market Bucks).Attends all required trainings and ensures market maintains compliance with all state and federal rules for SNAP/EBT, SNAP Market Match, and FMNP programs.Manage all aspects of the Market Bucks program, empowering those with food insecurity to purchase fresh and healthy food at the LFP Farmers Market.Attend monthly market manager meetings and invoice monthly WA State Dept. of Health reimbursements. Candidate Qualifications:
Required: Demonstrated experience with nonprofit leadership or administration.Demonstrated experience with event planning, fundraising and individual giving.Customer service orientation with strong community engagement skills and experience. Strong communication skills, both written and orally.Familiarity with social media platforms and ability to create content and graphics across platforms.Proven ability to prioritize and manage numerous complex administrative functions.Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk, bend, carry and tolerate variable outdoor temperatures and climates for extended periods of time.Ability to regularly lift 25lbs. and occasionally lift and/or drag objects weighing approx. 50-75 lbs.Reliable access to independent transportation for occasional offsite errands and events.Desired: Technology skills, including MS Office Suite, web-based calendars, and social media; familiarity with WordPress and email marketing tools a plus.Experience with farmers markets and/or the local food movement.Experience mixing and setting up sound, lights, and projection for a variety of events, including live concerts, public presentations, and dance recitals. Attachments:
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How to Apply Application Contact:
Application Deadline:
April 22, 2024
Application Instructions:
To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references (in pdf or Word) via email to . No phone calls, please.
How to Apply URL:
https://www.thirdplacecommons.org/executive-director-position-announcement-close...
