Executive Director Opportunity
Main Street Grants Pass
Main Street Grants Pass is hiring its first Executive Director to lead downtown revitalization, community events, fundraising, and day-to-day engagement with local businesses and partners. With secured funding in place, this is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of downtown Grants Pass with real authority, visibility, and impact.
Lead the revitalization of downtown Grants Pass at a defining moment.
About Main Street Grants Pass
Main Street Grants Pass is a community-driven 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening and preserving historic downtown Grants Pass, Oregon. As part of the Oregon Main Street Network and Main Street America framework, we focus on economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization to create a downtown that works for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
Downtown Grants Pass is entering a new chapter. This role exists to help lead it.
About the Role
The Executive Director is the chief professional leader and public face of Main Street Grants Pass. This position manages daily operations, leads signature downtown events, organizes volunteers, builds partnerships, and drives fundraising and grant efforts
This role is highly visible and hands-on. The Executive Director is expected to be present downtown, build trust with stakeholders, and turn ideas into execution.
This is a full-time, one-year funded position with a strong organizational commitment to continuation based on performance and success in building sustainable funding.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support business recruitment, retention, and expansion. Pursue grants, sponsorships, and private funding. Track downtown performance and economic metrics
Economic Vitality
Advocate for historic preservation and quality downtown improvements. Support façade and streetscape enhancements
Coordinate with property owners and city partners
Organization and Outreach
Lead signature events such as First Friday, August Cruise, and Cocoa Crawl, Manage downtown marketing, branding, and communications
Increase foot traffic and community engagement
Promotion and Events
Design
Serve as the primary spokesperson for downtown
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and committees
Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for a community-oriented leader who is comfortable being visible, making decisions, and building systems from the ground up.
We are especially interested in candidates with experience in nonprofit leadership, event management, fundraising, downtown or community development, and volunteer coordination.
Strong communication skills, independent judgment, and a genuine interest in place matter more than titles.
Base salary: $55,000 annually
Performance bonus up to $7,000 tied to fundraising and membership goals
Optional health and wellness stipend up to $500 per month
15 days paid time off plus 10 paid holidays
$1,000 annual professional development budget
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
Flexible schedule with evening and weekend event work
Total potential compensation 65,000 - 74,000 depending on benefits selection and performance.
Compensation and Benefits
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application and upload a resume and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
We encourage applicants who are excited about visible leadership, community engagement, and downtown revitalization to apply.
Main Street Grants Pass is an equal opportunity organization and values diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.