Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Executive Director
The Executive Director is the Senior Executive of Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR). The Executive Director is responsible to and is evaluated by the Executive Committee and works at the direction of the Board President. As a volunteer driven organization, SPAR leans heavily on the Executive Director to manage daily activities, expand fundraising activities to support existing programs and drive expansion. They also provide needed support to the Board in order to accomplish goals.
The Executive Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, staffing, motivating, directing and management of Board objectives and directives, consistent with the organization’s mission and financial objectives. This description is intended to be broad and the duties of this position will vary and grow as the organization advances. Compensation is competitive and negotiable.
Fund Acquisition / Administration
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Actively seeks out funding opportunities through grants, sponsorships, donations, or gifts that align with the organization's mission & values.
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Maintains reporting and attends all required meetings or hearings related to funding sources.
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Develops and maintains positive relationships with funders and sponsors to garner new opportunities.
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Provides regular financial health updates to the Board.
General Business Administration / Management
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Manages day-to-day activities of the organization:
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Be responsible for recruiting, interviewing and recommending new staff
hires to the board for approval.
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Manages paid and unpaid staff daily activities.
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Oversees administrative budgets.
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Manages organizational assets:
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Creates and maintains a contact management solution for vendors,
sponsors, funders, and volunteers.
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Assists with property management as needed.
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Identifies potential investment activity for the organization and
recommend purchases to the board when relevant.
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Participates in Budget and Finance Committee meetings and provide
input as needed.
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Coordinates membership activity:
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Oversees membership activity and coordinates membership drives.
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Manages the membership education and volunteer opportunity
programs.
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Manages and coordinates Strategic Plan and its directives.
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Maintains membership lists and records.
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Community Development
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Promotes preservation activities throughout the Springfield Historic District:
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Understands and updates historic preservation guideline resources.
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Promotes and distributes SAMBA member, vendor and contractor lists
as requested.
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Creates and manages educational programs related to historic
preservation & community development.
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Maintains board and outside entities awareness of neighborhood issues and
concerns:
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Fosters and manages the relationship between SPAR and local
municipal, civic, religious and philanthropic groups.
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Builds positive working relationships with key leaders including current
City Council Representative and represents the interests of the
organization at appropriate city meetings.
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Encourages business development:
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Provides and coordinates board assistance to SAMBA.
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Follows leads for business interest and forwards to board/SAMBA
members for additional assistance as needed.
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Creates a business development fund to provide financial assistance and
loans to promote growth.
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Attends Main Street America programs and coordinates the formation
and submission of Program for accreditation.
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Board of Directors/Governance
A. Serves as the Executive Secretary to the Board:
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Attends and participates in all Board meetings as a non-voting member
while collecting minutes to be published on the board website.
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Advises on how board activity will affect the organization’s daily and
future activities and goals.
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Manages filing of meeting minutes and all other legal documents
pertaining to board status.
B. Conducts committee oversight:
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Coordinates with committee chairs as needed to ensure assets are available to perform the duties as assigned.
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Assists in achieving and developing committee goals with regard to strategic plan and organizational growth.
Marketing/Event Coordination
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Drives Marketing and Promotion:
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Assists in creation and management of marketing programs.
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Assists with developing SPAR branded products and merchandise for
approval.
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Manages external communication and the public image of SPAR.
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Assists with the SPAR website and overall social media presence.
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Manages Events:
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Coordinates and assembles event committees to facilitate all sponsored
events including Porchfest, Second Sundays, July 4th Baseball game, and
the Spring Home Tour.
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Seeks out opportunities for involvement, community support,
sponsorship and cross promotion.
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Conducts rigorous program evaluation to ensure programs are
appropriate for the community and the financials are well understood
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Required Skills, Experience and Training:
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Bachelors or Masters degree
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Proven track record of success in a leadership position
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Minimum 5 years of Jacksonville based nonprofit leadership is preferred
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Successful resource development and fundraising experience
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Strong knowledge of financial and accounting rules and procedures
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Experience in public speaking / public relations
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Media experience preferred (TV, radio & print interviews)
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Integrity, strong work ethic
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Knowledge of Google suite products and Google Drive storage, Quickbooks, and
Campaigner preferred
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Ability to work a flexible schedule and quickly adapt to change
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Maintains a positive synergy within a team environment
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Ability to delegate and communicate for assistance when needed
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Experience working with City of Jacksonville, JEA, Jacksonville Transit Authority,
and other contacts preferred
To Apply:
If you would like to apply for the Executive Director position, please send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] with the subject line Executive Director Position.
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