Spirit of Athens a non-profit
organization in Athens Alabama is seeking to employ a Project
Director. Position requirements are posted on
www.spiritofathens.com,
www.athensplus.com/soa_director.htm or available at
Crawford’s Gifts on the Square. Please send your resume` to
Spirit of Athens- Attention Project Director, PO Box 416 Athens,
Alabama 35612 Please submit your resume` by July 25th.
MAIL RESUME TO:
SPIRIT OF ATHENS - Attention Project Director
P. O. BOX 416, ATHENS, AL 35612
DEADLINE FOR RESUME: JULY 25, 2008
POSITION TITLE: PROJECT DIRECTOR
Spirit of Athens Project Director Qualifications
Experience in Community Development, retail (or working with
retailers), and historic preservation
(or related field) with marketing background.
Experience in grant-writing process and securing
business/corporate donations.
Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and motivate
volunteers.
Public speaking, organizational and media relation skills.
Proven track record in fundraising & public speaking.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Computer skills using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and
PowerPoint.
Ability to coordinate a Spirit of Athens newsletter on a
quarterly basis.
Ability to work nights and /or weekends as required
Assist with coordination and development of events, projects,
promotions and marketing strategies for the organization and its
activities.
Ability to act as a liaison between business owners and existing
business resources to address opportunities for business
success, such as providing information on small business loans,
building improvements, licensing and inspections guidelines,
etc.
Experience in addressing individual business owner needs and
concerns by direction them to appropriate available resources.
POSITION SUMMARY
(a)
Works under the general direction of the Spirit of Athens
Association Board of Directors
(b) Will be responsible for the SOA
office duties (operate office, answer phone, mail outs, dues
notices, updated file of SOA members and other duties as needed)
(c) Will assist committee chairmen in
the development of detailed plans for each SOA project and
assignment of specific responsibilities for each committee
member
(d) Will research and develop funding,
including securing grants from both State and National levels
(e) Will serve as a liaison between the
City of Athens and Limestone County governments to promote good
will for the local businesses
(f) Will assist SOA Committee Chairmen
with the planning and execution of events that will produce
funds to help with the revitalization of the business areas.
(g) Will secure memberships in the
Spirit of Athens Association and be responsible for monthly
visits to the SOA member businesses
(h) Will assist with the research of
information and preparation of Merchant Packets. Shall provide
services in delivery of the packets
(i) Shall keep records of business
closings/openings , as well as needs of businesses in the
downtown area and provide assistance as needed.
(j) Attend workshops and seminars
related to revitalization of community businesses (as directed
by SOA Board members)
(k) Will provide a monthly progress
report to the SOA Board members
(l) Will serve as a non-officio member
of the SOA Board
Interested parties should send your resume` to
Spirit of Athens-
Attention Project Director
PO Box 416
Athens, Alabama 35612
Please submit your resume` by July 25th.
