What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at American Planning Association Ohio Chapter?
Shaker Heights Development Corporation (SHDC) is seeking an experienced and talented Executive Director. The Executive Director will be responsible for executing SHDC’s new five year (2025 – 2030) strategic plan. Specifically, the Executive Director will oversee the organization’s fundraising goals, commercial development and real estate initiatives, establishing a Business Improvement District and managing the Shaker Lee Development Fund, among other strategic initiatives and tasks.
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Position Description
The Executive Director will be responsible for :
- All day-to-day operations and implementation of the organization's strategic plan to enhance the community's commercial districts, specifically the Chagrin-Lee commercial district.
- Identifying funding sources from foundations, philanthropic organizations, businesses, and other funders, and cultivating those relationships into funding streams for SHDC.
- Managing all aspects of real estate development projects, including pre-development activities, financing and tenant occupancy, and managing the Shaker Lee Development Fund.
- Supervising property management of all SHDC real estate assets.
- Leading the implementation and management of Business Improvement Districts in the Chagrin-Lee commercial district.
- Managing SHDC’s finances, including bookkeeping, accounting and grant reporting.
- Organizing and staffing all Board of Director and Committee meetings.
- Supervising SHDC staff and contributing to their professional development.
Education and Experience
Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have :
Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary starting in the high $80s, commensurate with experience. 20 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays. Flexible work from home and in office hybrid model is possible.
To apply
Email resume and a letter of interest that details how your background aligns with this position and what motivates you to seek this job with the Shaker Heights Development Corporation to jeri.chaikin@gmail.com. The position will remain open until filled.
About SHDC
The mission of the Shaker Heights Development Corporation (SHDC) is to enhance commercial development efforts in the City of Shaker Heights. To that end, SHDC works in partnership with the City of Shaker Heights to create and sustain vibrant commercial districts in the community. SHDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is committed to place-based development strategies.
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Salary : $80