Executive Director
 Our Town Coshocton

 Location: Coshocton, Ohio
 Salary: Competitive (To be determined)
 Reports to: Board of Trustees

About Our Town Coshocton:
 Our Town Coshocton is a volunteer-driven 501©(3) nonprofit and Heritage Ohio Main Street organization dedicated to the economic vitality, historic preservation, and continued revitalization of Historic Downtown Coshocton. Working through the Main Street America framework the organization brings together residents, businesses, property owners, public partners, donors, and volunteers to strengthen downtown as a welcoming place to live, work, shop, dine, visit, and invest. Our flagship project—the revitalization of the iconic Selby Building—will serve as the heart of this transformation, ultimately becoming a self-sustaining hub that houses Our Town Coshocton and a curated mix of tenants contributing to a dynamic and cohesive downtown environment.

Position Summary:

The Executive Director will be the principal staff leader, public voice, relationship builder, and day-to-day manager of Our Town Coshocton. This individual will lead revitalization efforts and serve as a liaison between the organization, the community, and Heritage Ohio. The ideal candidate is a passionate, visionary leader with a proven ability to collaborate, fundraise, and implement transformative projects that honor the past while building toward the future.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

●       Develop, implement, and manage downtown revitalization strategies aligned with Heritage Ohio’s Main Street Approach.

●       Lead the strategic vision for the Selby Building redevelopment and integration into Our Town Coshocton's operations.

Community Engagement

●       Cultivate relationships with business owners, residents, property owners, public agencies, and local organizations to foster broad-based community support.

●       Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for downtown revitalization efforts.

Financial & Organizational Management

●       Oversee all administrative functions, including budgeting, reporting, grant management, and financial planning.

●       Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

Volunteer Leadership

●       Recruit, develop, and motivate volunteers and community partners to support events, initiatives, and organizational goals.

●       Coordinate with volunteers and community partners to support events, initiatives, and organizational goals.

Fundraising and Resource Development

●       Design and implement fundraising strategies, including donor cultivation, grant writing, sponsorships, and events.

●       Secure resources to support both operational needs and long-term sustainability.

Advocacy and Reporting

●       Represent Our Town Coshocton at local, state, and Heritage Ohio meetings.

●       Prepare and submit monthly reports and documentation required by Heritage Ohio.

Policy and Planning

●       Collaborate with the Board to develop organizational policy and guide planning related to programs, volunteers, acquisitions, and property development.

Qualifications:

●       Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit, community development, downtown revitalization, or a related field.

●       Strong communication, networking, and public speaking skills.

●       Experience in financial management, fundraising and grant writing.

●       Knowledge of historic preservation, economic development, or urban planning is a plus.

●       Experience working with boards, government entities, and diverse stakeholder groups.

●       Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

●       Passion for community-driven change and historic preservation.

●       Ability and willingness to create content for Our Town Coshocton’s social media channels, providing updates on events, projects, and community initiatives.

To Apply:
 Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and salary expectations by mail to Our Town Coshocton, Attn: Executive Director Recruitment, PO Box 1633, Coshocton OH 43812 or by email to [email protected]