lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;OLD EAST VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (OEVBIA)lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;JOB DESCRIPTION amp;ndash; BIA General Manager lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Reports to: OEVBIA Board of Directorslt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;_______________________________________________________________________________________lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;br /gt;
lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Old East Village, London, Ontario: lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Old East Village is an eclectic neighbourhood unlike any other in London.amp;nbsp; It lies in the heart of the City of London and offers a unique, inclusive, arts and culture community, where people live, work, shop, play and produce within a variety of one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, guilds, services, and businesses. Old East Village is a historic neighbourhood, just east of downtown London, that was designated as an Ontario Heritage Conservation District in 2006.lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Business Improvement Area:lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;The Old East Village BIA is proud to represent a large variety of businesses and property owners that make up the Old East Village Commercial Corridor. The OEVBIA encompasses business properties between Queen St. and York and Rectory Streets, and Adelaide Street to Charlotte and Egerton streets. Dundas Street makes up the core of this vibrant business community, with an arts and culture flair.amp;nbsp; OEVBIA works with small and large scale developments as well as a variety of business models ranging from sole proprietorships, corporations to worker-owned co-operatives.lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Position: lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;The BIA General Manager plays a key role in creating and supporting a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable commercial corridor for the Old East Village. Reporting to the BIA Board, the BIA GM assists business owners with marketing, grants/permits, accessing supports and resources, planning events and programs to engage the community and attract visitors to the business area. Working closely with the public, local government and community/business stakeholders, the GM serves as an adviser on city/community boards and committees on behalf of the BIA, works closely with the Board and staff to ensure effective and successful strategies to move the OEVBIA forward. The role requires a sensitive yet strategic thinker with a strong conscience and the ability to be hands-on when required.amp;nbsp; The position requires an individual with proven community affairs experience, able to tackle projects, and establish and maintain stakeholder relationships. The GM is keenly aware of the business areaamp;rsquo;s needs and challenges and works to ensure the success of the areaamp;rsquo;s business development and community outreach. This position is predominantly expected to work from the office however there are opportunities for remote work.lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Responsibilities of the BIA General Manager:lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Advocacy: lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Advocate for the business, property owners and art community of the BIA to all levels of government, external agencies, Londoners and other and emerging stakeholders such as property developers and corporate interests.lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Relationships amp;amp; Engagement:lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Commit to getting to know business and board members, local community and government leaders/representatives and partners to build strong working relationships.amp;nbsp; lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholderslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Management and Finance: lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Develop, execute, monitor, and report on an array of plans, activities and programs.lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Responsible for all operations of the BIA, including administration, budgeting, and staffing lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Establish annual goals and work plans based on BIA operations and strategies lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Provide support and guidance to staff, board members and the communitylt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Create fulsome opportunities to collect membership and community feedback regarding area initiativeslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Have basic financial management knowledge of budgeting and minor book-keeping to ensure the stewardship of assets and the financial health of the BIAlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Responsible for management and stewardship of assets and financial health of the BIAlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Oversee the bookkeeper who manages reporting of receivables, payables, and payroll and lead annual audit lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Oversee contracts and monitor progress. lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Conduct marketing activities and manage events. lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Governance:lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Ensure the BIA is operating in accordance with relevant legislation and best practiceslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Support the Chair of the Board by organizing board meetings, preparing agendas and minuteslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Prepare and report measures of performance and progress to the Board at regular meetingslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Maintain positive and productive relationships with the Board, Membership, and stakeholderslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Support the Board to conduct an Annual General Meeting and prepare the Annual Reportlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Communication amp;amp; Promotion:lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;br /gt;
lt;stronggt;amp;nbsp;lt;/stronggt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;amp;nbsp; Promote and foster the business and community environment in the BIA lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;amp;nbsp; Represent the BIAamp;rsquo;s interests within the community at both local and regional levels lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;amp;nbsp; Manage communications with members and external stakeholders lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;amp;nbsp;Supervise the maintenance of the website, social channels, and business listings lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;amp;nbsp;Market BIA with the intention of attracting and retaining talented workers and entrepreneurs lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;amp;nbsp;Oversee the design and creation of marketing materials lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;amp;nbsp;Foster and maintain strong relations with the City of London, media and stakeholders lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Oversee the preparation of successful grant applications lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Education and Experiencelt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;
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lt;li style=quot;list-style-type:nonequot;gt;amp;nbsp;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Graduation from a recognized community college diploma program or university degree program in business, marketing, economic development, communications, or a related fieldlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Minimum 2 years related experience with a non-profit Boardlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Team management experience required lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Preference will be given to those with management experience in a BIA settinglt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Skills/Qualificationslt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;A quick learner of the environment and issues impacting the economic vibrancy of the businesses amp;nbsp;within the OEVBIA boundary. lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Experienced in taking an advocacy role, representing the interests of a grouplt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Good understanding of the opportunities and challenges of main street businessesamp;nbsp; lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Professional, diplomatic demeanorlt;/spangt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt; lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Comfortable with public speakinglt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Effective time managementlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Understanding of marketing concepts, including market research analyses, advertising, publicamp;nbsp; relations, communication, etc. lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Strong problem solving, negotiating, facilitation and conflict resolution skillslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Excellent communication skills, both written and verballt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Demonstrated ability to work in high volume, high stress, and sensitive settings/situationslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Motivated self-starter who can advance the objectives of the BIA with limited supervisionlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;High level working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and related software lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Valid Ontario Class G driveramp;rsquo;s license and access to a personal vehicle for business purposeslt;/spangt; lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Ability to work within a flexible schedule, including some evenings, to accommodate the needs of all stakeholders lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Old East Village BIA General Manager Annual Compensation:amp;nbsp; $58,000-$62,000amp;nbsp;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Please submit a cover letter and CV as lt;emgt;one documentlt;/emgt; to lt;/spangt;lt;a href=quot;mailto:info@oldeastvillage.comquot; style=quot;color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underlinequot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;info@oldeastvillage.comlt;/spangt;lt;/agt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Use the Subject Line: OEV BIA GM submission amp;ndash; last name lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:11ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Calibri,quot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12.0ptquot;gt;Job Posted on March 15, 2023 and will remain open until filled.lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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