Executive Director – Beacon Hill Civic Association – Boston, MA

About the Beacon Hill Civic Association: The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is a volunteer neighborhood organization comprised primarily of residents working to preserve and enhance the quality of life on Beacon Hill. The organization focuses on historic preservation, zoning and licensing, traffic and parking, neighborhood cleanliness and safety; is the voice of the neighborhood residents with elected officials and governmental agencies; and serves as a clearinghouse for information and community events. It is run by an active volunteer Board of Directors and Committees, a Chair and President, and a full-time Executive Director and Administrative Assistant.

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Director:

1. Oversees the day to day operations of the BHCA

Communication: Creates a plan for communicating and promoting accomplishments and news of the BHCA; position is involved in all written and oral communications, newsletters, website, media relations, public statements, constituent phone calls and emails concerning questions or problems, communicates with city and state agencies, elected officials, and other organizations as needed
Committee Coordination: Facilitates work with Chairs of more than 20 standing committees to set objectives, timelines, and action items; provides guidance regarding procedures; attends key committee meetings (some in the evening),and coordinates necessary office support
Board Support: Works closely and meets with the Chair and President on a weekly basis, with the Executive Committee monthly, and prepares a board packet in advance of each monthly Board of Directors evening meeting. Works to implement Board decisions

2. Supports implementation of The Plan for the Neighborhood, (http://www.bhcivic.org/bhca-publications.html)

3. Works with the Treasurer and Bookkeeper to draft, manage, and implement the annual budget

4. Assists with Community and Outreach Events: Works with committees, neighborhood businesses and local non-profit organizations in the planning/management of events

5. Provides major administrative support to the efforts of:

Resident and Business Memberships: Works with Membership Committee to attract/retain members as well as to solicit listings and ads for publication in the annual Neighborhood Guide
Annual Appeal and the Winter Gala, the annual fundraising event
the BHCA’s partnership with neighborhood affiliate groups and in the BHCA’s role of issuing construction parking permits

General Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher Experience: minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managerial role with demonstrated community involvement, preferably with non-profit organizations. Experience in fund-raising, development, increasing membership, event coordination a plus
Required job skills:

excellent speaking and writing skills and ability to present information accurately and objectively
timely response to enquiries and requests for information
technical competence with office software (e.g., WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT) as well as familiarity with/willingness to learn membership software (SAGE), website management, web-based resources
basic understanding of budgets and financial statements
proven ability to manage office staff and encourage volunteers
willingness to attend/participate in evening and week-end events

Necessary Personal Attributes: Friendly, outgoing, well-organized, ability to multi-task, confident, diplomatic, discreet, objective, a good listener, community-oriented Desirable: Development or fund-raising experience

How to apply

Please send résumé with contact information to jobsearch@bhcivic.org by Dec. 4, 2015.

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