Hiring: Executive Director for the McMinnville Downtown Association Company: McMinnville Downtown Association Location: McMinnville, OR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:28:43 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •Managing economic and community development initiatives •Nonprofit organization and leadership •Ability and confidence in fundraising and soliciting sponsorships. •MS Office applications, Google Drive, social media, website content management and ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues. •Solid functional working knowledge of financial reports Required Skills: •The Executive Director works closely with the McMinnville Downtown Association (MDA) board and stakeholders to support the organization’s work. This person is responsible for acting as the face of the MDA and advocating for its mission, vision, and values. •Attend meetings with elected officials, developers and downtown stakeholders as directed by the Board of Directors •Focus on the four strategic areas: Economic Vitality, Marketing and Promotions, Design as well as Preservation, Organization and Capacity Building •Interface directly with the MDA Board of Directors, Program Partners, and volunteer committees to cultivate a more active, vibrant, and sustainable downtown •Manage the day-to-day operation of the MDA guided by annual goals and work plans as directed by the Board of Directors •Develop and execute a sustainable funding plan •Manage and grow program funding through renewal of the Downtown EID (Economic Improvement District), funding from the City of McMinnville, event income, sponsorships, and successful grant writing.  • Develop and oversee volunteers •Facilitate relationships between MDA community stakeholders Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to routinely lift and move 50 pounds •Demonstrated capacity to stand and sit for long periods of time •Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience Compensation: •$70,000 - $75 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!