Whitefish Bay BID Director

The part-time position will be responsible for developing marketing and advertising initiatives, communicating with various community groups to establish partnerships, providing administrative support to the BID Board, organizing and developing special events, and other duties as prescribed by the BID Board or as listed in the job description. These efforts would include but not be limited to the maintenance of a website and other social media, organization of quarterly meetings, creation and distribution of quarterly newsletters, preparation of marketing brochures and publications, management of the operating plan and budget, as well as other activities as needed.

Principal spokesperson for the BID, continuously communicating among board members, property owners, tenants, village government, elected and appointed officials, public, and the media.

Champion the economic development of the Whitefish Bay Business District:

• Develop a brochure for marketing the district.
• Maintain the BID Website and other social media as necessary.
• Develop, organize, promote, and evaluate events for the benefit of the members within the district.
• Coordinate local and regional advertising initiatives.
• Attend local and regional meetings/events to market the district.

Develop programs and partnerships to enhance and improve the local business community working with property owners, tenants, village government, elected and appointed officials, and the public.

Assist in the preparation of the yearly budget and Annual Report.

Provide administrative support to BID Board regarding meetings, documentation, and other necessary functions of the BID.

Arrange quarterly meetings for property owners and merchants, draft and distribute quarterly newsletter.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience at a minimum of 5 years in either public, private, or non-profit sectors. Marketing skills and experience are a plus combined with excellent management, budgeting, leadership, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Hiring wage depending on qualifications. The base contracted salary range is $20,000 to $25,000 with additional compensation possible through performance bonuses. Additional compensation potential from the Village of Whitefish Bay in connection with retail recruitment initiative.