FULL TIME Director - Upper Rio Grande Events and Recreation Complex
We are seeking letters of interest and resumes for a full time director with an anticipated start date January 2011. In addition to the qualifications listed below, we seek a long term employee committed to making a difference in the community of Creede and enhancing quality of life for the entire San Luis Valley.
Organization: Founded in 2001
Our Mission: To provide outstanding recreational educational cultural and entertainment programming in harmony with the interests of the community while collaborating with regional partners.
Our Vision: The Mineral Country Fairgrounds Association will enhance quality of life by providing activities for Creede area residents and visitors through the development of a regional all-season facility.
Our Values: *Promoting the safety, health, and well-being of our community *Providing superior services and programs *Recognizing, encouraging, and valuing our community, residents, and visitors *Serving as stewards of our fiscal, human, and natural resources *Managing growth responsibly *Advancing partnerships *Respecting our cultural heritage
Position: Reporting to the Board of Directors and President, the Executive Director will perform daily office tasks and field work involved with:
- Office administration, record keeping, grant/report writing, and budget development/oversight.
- Marketing and communications.
- Interpretation of the organization’s goals and objectives to the public and affinity organizations - including public education and collaboration on tasks and projects of mutual interest.
- Implementing fundraising, membership, and sustainability goals.
- Communicate with architects as directed by the Board.
- Other tasks as assigned or prioritized by the Board.
Desirable Skills, Qualifications, Qualities:
- Direct experience and educational background in one or combination of: Director of small to medium size non-profit organization… marketing, communication and fundraising development… director of agricultural/cultural program and events management… property management… recreation director….other?
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and generalist’s skills suitable to scope and purpose of the organization and development plans.
- Grant writing
- Adaptable, resourceful, innovative, self-directed, multi-disciplinary, hands-on.
- Able to work collaboratively with diverse groups in a rural/frontier small town context.
Responsibilities (A-D below): To promote and advance the key objectives and goals of the organization relating to but not limited to the following:
**Note: Given time and financial constraints of the present position, A-F responsibilities below to be prioritized by the Chair/President and Board in concert with the Executive Director for manageable short and long-term objectives.
A. Community Development:
- Collaborate with County and area schools, recreation, agricultural/ranching, and other affinity groups - to support and expand physical and other educational and recreational opportunities.
- This includes making presentations of educational, cultural, and/or recreational importance; offering experiential activities through programs and events;
- Enlisting and broadening opportunities for volunteer involvement and employment as budget allows. Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates involvement by the Board, volunteers, employees.
B. Communication and Collaboration:
- Maintain and deepen communication – via website, e-mail and official correspondence, PSA’s and press releases, office accessibility and visibility.
- Maintain broad public awareness and interest - by helping to implement and oversee special programs, annual events, seeking public involvement and input via presentations, updates, and community surveys.
- Advocate for and help implement organizational goals for partnering and sustainability for each phase of development.
- In concert/under direction of Board and President/Chair, represent the programs and point of view of the organization to the public, organizations, and community groups.
C. Grants, Membership and Financial Support:
- Generate and expand funding for initial and ongoing operations and development - through memberships, fundraising campaigns/events, and donations from individuals and granting entities.
- Maintain accurate records, cultivate, and increase membership and donor base.
D. Administration and Board:
- Maintain official records, documents, and communications to assure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and granting organizations.
- Work with the Treasurer and President/Chair in preparing a budget and see that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
- Provide monthly reports to the Board and help prepare monthly agenda in concert with the President/Chair.
- See that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it.
Compensation Commensurate with Experience
Please call 719-658-2376 for more information, or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.