Executive Director
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Management
Administrative Management, Business Administration -
Administrative/Clerical
Administrative Management, Business Administration
Position Status: Full-Time, Exempt Professional Staff (40 hours per week)
Compensation: Base salary of $50,000. (
Note:
No health or retirement benefits are provided at this time).
The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of Downtown Menomonie, responsible for managing the organization's daily operations.
To maintain our accreditation with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Downtown Menomonie strictly adheres to the Main Street America™ Four-Point Approach
. The official national Main Street methodology dictates that successful programs operate on a "volunteer-driven, staff-supported" model (Reference: Main Street America Approach).
Therefore, the Executive Director is an administrative leader and coordinator, not the sole implementer of all tasks. The ED provides the framework, communication, and operational continuity that empowers the volunteer Board of Directors and Committees to successfully execute their initiatives.
Position Status: Full-Time, Exempt Professional Staff (40 hours per week)
Compensation: Base salary of $50,000. (
Note:
No health or retirement benefits are provided at this time).
The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of Downtown Menomonie, responsible for managing the organization's daily operations.
To maintain our accreditation with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Downtown Menomonie strictly adheres to the Main Street America™ Four-Point Approach
. The official national Main Street methodology dictates that successful programs operate on a "volunteer-driven, staff-supported" model (Reference: Main Street America Approach).
Therefore, the Executive Director is an administrative leader and coordinator, not the sole implementer of all tasks. The ED provides the framework, communication, and operational continuity that empowers the volunteer Board of Directors and Committees to successfully execute their initiatives.
WEEKLY TIME ALLOCATION & CORE RESPONSIBILITIES(
Note:
Hours are approximate averages to guide weekly prioritization. Actual time spent will fluctuate seasonally based on event schedules).
- Daily Operations & Office Management: Manage the Downtown Menomonie office as the organization's central headquarters. The ED is expected to maintain reliable, posted office hours and ensure the office space is kept clean, organized, and professionally welcoming on a weekly basis. When stepping out for required business outreach or meetings, clear signage must be posted indicating the ED’s location and expected return time.
- Board Administration & Support: Collaborate with the Executive Committee to draft Board meeting agendas and assemble supporting documents (financials, reports) prior to meetings. Provide general administrative support, including maintaining shared digital files, managing the master organizational calendar, and monitoring the general email inbox.
- Proactive Information Sharing: Foster a culture of transparency and teamwork. At a minimum weekly, the ED must actively share operational updates, vendor timelines, and feedback from downtown businesses with the Executive Committee so leadership can make well-informed decisions.
- Committee Coordination (Staff-Supported, Volunteer-Driven): Serve as an operational resource for volunteer committees. All official Downtown Menomonie committee meetings should be scheduled and held at the downtown office. While Committee Chairs lead meetings and delegate tasks to volunteers, the ED attends to provide historical context, budget updates, and cross-committee alignment.
- WEDC Accreditation & Financials: Maintain all required WEDC reporting, including the…
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