Responsible for executing major goals and objectives for the Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Association BIA as well as the implementation of policies established by the Board of Management. The Executive Director provides leadership, direction and guidance of the BIA activities and analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of current operations. The Executive Director is required to develop and maintain effective organizational structure/personnel and represent the BIA to The City of… Show more Responsible for executing major goals and objectives for the Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Association BIA as well as the implementation of policies established by the Board of Management. The Executive Director provides leadership, direction and guidance of the BIA activities and analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of current operations. The Executive Director is required to develop and maintain effective organizational structure/personnel and represent the BIA to The City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Ontario BIA Assoc., regulatory authorities, other agencies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders and supporters, as well as the general public. In addition, they give direction to staff and committees in line with Board of Management objectives and with regard to BIA membership involvement/support, and provide administrative and day of site support when required. Show less

Administrative; event/project/initiative planning, coordinating, and execution; communications; service; social media; surveying, grant seeking & writing; graphic design; website development and upkeep; archival duties; organize, schedule, attend, and participate in meetings with partners, membership, OBIAA, City of SSM, subcommittees, Board of Directors, AGMs, etc.; record and compose Board of Directors meeting minutes; media relations; prepare annual reports, brochures, packages etc.

Worked as an assistant for the Algoma Conservatory of Music. Gained experience working as a team, coordinating with contractors and making aesthetic decisions with directors. Assisted in completing the Loft venue space as well as arranging and composing for artists and ensembles working within the school including future projects planned for the Loft recording studio.

Communicating and coordinating with vendors, artists, services, businesses, and volunteers for mural block parties, festivals, and street parties.Retained fundraising experience, interpersonal skills, written and oral communication, organizational skills, and the ability to create, coordinate, execute and evaluate projects and events.