Position opening

Dear Friend of Downtown Schenectady:

The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) is now searching for its next Executive Director. This letter is part of that search. Attached is a job description for the Executive Director position. If you are aware of any person(s) who might be an appropriate candidate for the Executive Director position would you please share the following information with them.

If possible, we would like to find a candidate who has the qualifications to meet all of the particulars of the job description. However, there are certain core competencies that are essential for the Executive Director. These are:

A self-directed individual, who can work with an active board of directors to refine and achieve the vision and mission of the DSIC.
Managerial experience, preferably in not-for-profit operations.
Leadership, strategic planning, fiscal operations, marketing, and fundraising and development skills are required.
Be able to motivate and work with board members, staff, strategic partners, volunteers and a diverse group of stakeholders to implement the organizations long-term and short-term goals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited university, preferably in a field related to the work of the DSIC, with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory and administrative experience.
The salary for this position is in the mid-fifties to mid-seventies, commensurate with experience - plus benefits. Again, if you are aware of any person(s) who might be an appropriate candidate for the Executive Director position, ask them to please send a cover letter, together with salary requirements, resume, and a reference list by February 8, 2008 to DSIC Executive Search Committee, Attn: Colleen Merays, Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation, 184 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305, or email to mailto:Colleen@downtown%20Schenectady.com.

We plan to contact the successful candidates to setup first interviews the week of February 25, 2008. If you have any additional questions please let me know. Thank you for your support, time, and assistance with this important matter.



Sincerely,
Colleen Merays Interim Director Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corp. 184 Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305 (w) 377-9430 (f) 377-9433