Madison Originals Director Position

[POSITION]:

[JOB SUMMARY]:

The Director is the key management leader of Madison Originals (MO). The Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization.

Key duties include: driving revenue, new membership, engaging membership, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.

[GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES]

1. Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill organization’s mission & vision
• Responsible for leading MO in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
2. Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs/events, strategic planning, member engagement and community outreach.
• Responsible for implementation of MO’s programs inclusive of group gift cards sales, quarterly online sales, events, education, etc.
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that MO can successfully fulfill its mission into the future.
• Responsible for new restaurant recruitment and current membership support.
• Responsible for the enhancement of MO’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with the foodie community.
3. Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Responsible for creating revenues necessary to support MO’s mission, inclusive of quarterly gift certificate sales, events and new revenue streams
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of MO, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and marketing budget
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
4. Organization Marketing & Brand Awareness: Develops and implements marketing strategies to promote our independent restaurants and elevate the MO brand locally.
• Responsible for creating and implementing a robust marketing plan inclusive of digital and traditional channels.
• Responsible for providing individual support to each of our members through marketing efforts such as email communication and social media support.

[JOB DUTIES]:

• Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, revenue/fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organization
• Collaborate with organization membership and community partners
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Planning and operation of annual budget
• Create and execute email marketing campaigns both internally and customer-facing
• Maintain marketing and social media calendar
• Maintain recruitment calendar for both restaurant and associate member perspectives
• Author blog posts and make website updates as necessary
• Make weekly visits to restaurants to capture photos/stories for digital content
• Serve as MO’s primary spokesperson
• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance MO’s mission
• Engage in fundraising and developing other revenues
• Oversee organization Board and committee meetings
• Oversee quarterly Member meetings
• Establishing administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit
• Review and approve contracts for services
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Professional Qualifications Desired:

• A passion and excitement for independent restaurants and the Madison-area food community
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• 2-3+ years of management experience
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors
• High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, and membership.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers and the overall community
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.
• Working knowledge or desire to learn the following platforms and applications: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, MailChimp, Canva (for basic graphics), Google Applications/G Suite and QuickBooks Online.

[COMPENSATION]:

• 20-30 hours per week
• $20 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
• Bonus structure opportunity post-COVID
• $50 per month expense stipend
• 1 week PTO

[TO APPLY]:

Email your resume and cover letter to info@madisonoriginals.com. In your cover letter, please include answers to the following questions:

• How could you help grow Madison Originals as an organization?
• What unique qualities do you bring to the Director role?
• What’s your favorite place to eat and why?

Deadline to apply: Friday, July 24th