Executive Director

EFDC is seeking an Executive Director who understands the importance of community relationships while also possessing excellent organizational skills, entrepreneurial energy, flexibility, and imagination to further the positive economic development in East Falls. The position can accommodate flexible scheduling needs and presents exciting opportunities to collaborate with other influential community leaders and public officials on broad-based city initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and business acumen to attract and retain business to the commercial corridor - or the desire to learn. The individual may come from small business, commercial corridor work, a non-profit organization, or management in a larger business, but must be self-motivated and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director manages all day-to-day organization operations, leads and coordinates grant writing and implementation efforts, staffs committees, manages the commercial corridors and business relationships, and promotes the East Falls district as a regional destination.

This is an exciting opportunity to embed yourself in a special community with engaged and passionate entrepreneurs and neighbors - while making a real, tangible difference that you can see on a daily basis.

Desired Skills, Education and Experience:

• Adaptability and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to build strong relationships and partnerships.
• Knowledge and direct practical fundraising and grant writing experience.
• Knowledge of public space design and construction projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; public speaking experience is desirable.
• Proven marketing skills and experience, including social media.
• Budgeting, fiscal accountability.
• Desire to learn new skills or areas of work.

Minimum of three to five years of experience in:

• Commercial corridors, Business Improvement Districts, Main Street programs or similar neighborhood commercial districts - or equivalent experience.
• Administration in a management capacity, or non-profit board membership.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting, record-keeping procedures and state and federal reporting requirements for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations is preferred.
• Direct experience with City of Philadelphia business improvement programs and other successful business development strategies, or previous experience as a Corridor Manager in a similar urban area, is a significant plus.
• Demonstrated experience and aptitude for building and managing a diverse stakeholder community in support of the organization's mission.
• Bachelor's degree required; graduate work in a relevant field is preferred.