Job Opening: Ponca City Main Street Executive Director
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Overview
 
The Ponca City Main Street program is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving Ponca City & its citizens by promoting quality of life through the revitalization of downtown. A program manager must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized, and capable of functioning effectively in an independent situation. An ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people. Preferred experience includes working with non-profit organizations, retail ownership or management, and/or public relations. The Executive Director is tasked with executing the mission of Ponca City Main Street and implementing strategies in alignment with the Oklahoma & National Main Street programs to:
 

• Advance a positive image of downtown and promote it as an exciting place to shop, live, work, and invest
• Sustain and improve the appearance of downtown
• Enhance the economic vitality of the entire historic central business district
• Host activities that will benefit downtown businesses, residents & tourists
• Unify retail and service businesses with a reputation for hospitality, team work, and friendly customer service

 
Tasks

• Oversee all day-to-day operations for the program while achieving the strategic goals for Downtown Ponca City and maintaining the requirements of the Oklahoma Main Street Center & Main Street America
• Steer the visioning and action planning process alongside the Board of Directors and committees, including Promotion, Design, Economic Vitality, and Organization, and own the implementation of all plans
• Develop annual budget, manage revenue and expenditures, and report monthly on finances to the Board
• Hire, coach, and lead staff by providing daily guidance on assigned tasks
• Serve as the liaison with the City of Ponca City on annual contract compliance, zoning, codes, historic preservation, signage, façade grants, landscaping, infrastructure maintenance, and community events
• Actively engage political and community leaders, business owners, board members, volunteers, and partners in strategic collaborations
• Official spokesperson for Downtown Ponca City at speaking engagements, appearances, and media interviews, which keep the historic district highly visible and well respected
• Create and execute a comprehensive marketing plan that positively promotes Downtown Ponca City to local residents and tourists through web presence, paid advertising, and external communications
• Plan and market cross promotions with joint involvement from downtown businesses
• Plan and coordinate 10-15 Ponca City Main Street events each year
• Lead and design placemaking projects
• Strengthen downtown economic development through available real estate listings, recruiting retail that fits our desired business mix, and retaining existing small businesses
• Provide small business coaching to business and property owners, including marketing, visual merchandising, website design, and curb appeal
• Nominate local small businesses for state and national awards to recognize their success
• Expand revenue generating and fundraising activities, ranging from grants to the annual letter campaign
• Grow large fundraising events such as BrewFest
• Recruit volunteers and maintain a database of opportunities to enlist a variety of talents in our community
• Ex-Officio appointment on the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

 
Skills

• Downtown Revitalization
• Community Development
• Small Business Consulting
• Project Management
• Marketing + Advertising
• Public Relations + Communications
• Social Media Management
• Event Planning
• Local Government Processes
• Non-Profit Fundraising
• Grant Writing
• Economic Development
• Retail Recruitment
• Placemaking + Beautification
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Budgeting

The Hiring Committee will consist of Ponca City Main Street Executive Board.
Salary dependent on experience.
To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to admin@poncacitymainstreet.com. ​

Job Opening: Ponca City Main Street Assistant Director (part-time)
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Ponca City Main Street is looking for a part time Assistant Director to join our team in our City Central location. This person will work to support the daily operations of the program.

The ideal candidate is a high-energy individual with excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communications.
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Responsibilities:

• Field inbound communications - Answer phone calls/general email inquiries and route to the appropriate internal parties as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling - Set up meetings based on cross-functional availability for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize internal resources - Build out and maintain processes to keep files and office supplies organized and easily accessible.
• Liaise with visitors - Act as point person for office guests.
• Communicate policies and procedures - Alert employees of new processes, rules and regulations.
• Facilitate executive-level operations - Book travel, submit expense reports and send communications for high-level staff as needed.
• Manage social media –Post relevant content to social media accounts.
• Basic bookkeeping & accounting – liaise with accountant, pay bills, keep financial information filed & in order.
• Attend / work Main Street events as needed.

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Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years experience in administrative role preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, high-energy attitude
• Resourcefulness, creativity, and problem-solving skill set
• Familiarity with office equipment (i.e. printers, fax machines, projectors)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

$13/hour