Executive Director 

Old Town Cape, a certified Missouri Main Street organization established in 1999, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to spearhead downtown revitalization activities.  The Executive Director is the principal on-site representative responsible for coordinating all program activities, supporting the Board and its committees and reaching out to volunteers and the general public.  With more than $12 million in public/private reinvestment in the last year, the Board expects the upcoming years to be exciting and full of organizational growth and is looking for an Executive Director that can lead the organization forward.

Requirements include extensive working knowledge of current preservation-based downtown revitalization principles and practices, economic and property development, volunteer recruitment, fund raising and grant writing, marketing and ability to direct and manage a nonprofit organization.  Applicants must have demonstrated successful skills and abilities in leadership, problem solving, decision making, public relations/communications, fostering active community involvement, team building, strategic planning and be capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment.  Bachelor’s degree in historic preservation, business, marketing, urban planning or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.  Experience with a Main Street program or other downtown revitalization organization a plus.  Beginning salary Range: $28,000-35,000 DOQ/E.  Competitive benefits package available, plus the opportunity for performance incentive compensation.  Review of applications will begin March 8, 2006.

Submit resume, letter of interest, and three references to:  Heather Brooks, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Cape Girardeau, P.O. Box 617, Cape Girardeau, MO  63702; (573) 334-1212.