Dundee, Marketing Director

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1 Dundee, Marketing Director The Village of East Dundee is seeking a full-time Marketing Director. This position performs a variety of marketing and promotion tasks including planning and coordinating all Community Events for Dundee: Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all Community Event activities Organizes, directs and oversee volunteers Monitors the day-to-day operations of marketing and community events including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints and ensuring events have required materials, supplies, and staffing. Expand existing operations to make events more visible and accessible to visitors Work to create programs and community events that can be financially self-sufficient. Continually assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Central Business District Develop plans to address and fix the Central Business District weaknesses while promoting and building off of the existing strengths Assess traffic flow, parking, mutual hours of operation, mix of private sector uses, public amenities, adult versus family activities, safety and comfort of visitors Develop a plan for increasing events for the general public in the Central Business District Develop a plan for increasing activities among private sector venues Organize stakeholders in the Central Business District into a cohesive group Create public and private sector activities that improve the image and brand of Downtown Dundee Develop one of more annual (or seasonal) events that became unique to Downtown Dundee Develop marketing activities to enhance outsider traffic in venues outside the Central Business District that would help brand Dundee as a tourist destination Work to address the mutual needs and goals of stakeholders in the Central Business District The successful candidate should have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Minimum of 3 years experience with marketing and community events. The starting salary range for this position is $53,880 - $74,244 annually. The Village offers a full complement of benefits including paid holidays and personal days, vacation and sick time as well as health and life insurance. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and a completed Application for Employment to: The Village of East Dundee, 120 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee, IL or by at rskurla@eastdundee.net no later than September 20, Job applications can be found at The Village of East Dundee is an Equal Opportunity Employer

2 Application For Employment 1. You must fully and accurately complete this Application for Employment form. 2. This Application for Employment will become inactive after ninety (90) days. If you wish to be considered for employment after that time, you must complete a new Application form. 3. Please attach resume. 4. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Position Applied For Date of Application Last Name First Name Middle Name Address Number Street City State Zip Code Telephone Number Drivers License Social Security Number A. Best Time to contact you at home is: am / pm B. If you are under 18 years of age, can you provide required proof of you eligibility to work? Yes / No Yes / No C. Have you ever filed an application with the Village of East Dundee before? Yes / No If yes, give date: D. Do any of your friends or relatives, other than spouse, work here? Yes / No If yes, state name, relationship and location: E. Are you currently employed? Yes / No F. May we contact your present employer? Yes / No

3 G. Date available to being work: H. What is your desired salary range? I. Are you available to work: Full Time Part Time Temporary EDUCATION School High School Undergraduate College Graduate/ Professional Other (Specify) Name and Address of School Course of Study Years Completed Diploma/ Degree WORK EXPERIENCE Employer: Date Started: Employed to: Address of Employer: Telephone Number: Date Started: Employed to: Position Title: Work Preformed: Supervisor Name and Title: Reason for Leaving: May We Contact: Yes / No

4 Employer: Date Started: Employed to: Address of Employer: Telephone Number: Date Started: Employed to: Position Title: Work Preformed: Supervisor Name and Title: Reason for Leaving: May We Contact: Yes / No Employer: Date Started: Employed to: Address of Employer: Telephone Number: Date Started: Employed to: Position Title: Work Preformed: Supervisor Name and Title: Reason for Leaving: May We Contact: Yes / No

5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Describe Any Specialized Training, Apprenticeship, and Skills: Other Qualifications: Summarize special job related skills and qualifications acquired from employment or other experiences. Why are you interested in working for the Village of East Dundee? What areas of the job description do you have experience with? What do you feel are your strengths for this position?

6 What do you feel you will need to learn for this position? How do you handle multiple tasks and short deadlines? When do you feel stress in your work and how do you handle it? Would you be agreeable to further governmental education, such as seminars and classes in you job area? References: Please give the names of three persons not related to you. Name Address Business/Title Telephone Note to Applicants: Do not answer this question unless you have been informant about the requirements of the job for which you are applying. Are you capable of performing in a reasonable manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation, the activities involved in such a job occupation for which you have applied? A review of the activities involved in such a job has been given to you. Yes / No

7 Applicant s Statement I certify that all information submitted by me on this application is true and complete, and I understand that if any false information, omissions, or misrepresentations are discovered, my application may be rejected and, if I am employed, my employment may be terminated at any time. In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the Village s rules and regulations, and I agree that my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at either my or the Village s option. I also understand and agree that the terms and conditions of my employment may be changed, with or without cause and with or without notice, at any time by the Village. I understand that no Village representative, other than the Village President and then only in writing and signed by the Village President and approved by the Board of Trustees, ahs any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specific period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing. Signature Date I understand and agree that the Village of East Dundee or its authorized representative may verify all information furnished in this application. I waive any right I may have to notice from any individuals and organizations named or referred to in this application prior to the release of any employment information to the Village of East Dundee. I hereby authorize all individuals and organizations named or referred to in this application and any law enforcement organization to give the Village all information relative to such verification and hereby release such individuals, organizations, and the Village of East Dundee from any and all liability fro any claim or damage resulting there from. Signature Date

8 Title: Dundee Marketing Director Reports to: Village Administrator VILLAGE OF EAST DUNDEE Job Description Department: Supervision: Community Events N/A SUMMARY: This person works under the supervision of the Village Administrator and contributes to the overall mission of the Village by marketing and promoting the community. This person is responsible for establishing rapport, understanding and confidence with staff, stakeholders and the general public to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the community and establish annual events throughout the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all Community Event activities Organizes, directs and oversee volunteers Monitors the day-to-day operations of marketing and community events including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints and ensuring events have required materials, supplies, and staffing. Expand existing operations to make events more visible and accessible to visitors Work to create programs and community events that can be financially self-sufficient. Continually assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Central Business District Develop plans to address and fix the Central Business District weaknesses while promoting and building off of the existing strengths Assess traffic flow, parking, mutual hours of operation, mix of private sector uses, public amenities, adult versus family activities, safety and comfort of visitors Develop a plan for increasing events for the general public in the Central Business District Develop a plan for increasing activities among private sector venues Organize stakeholders in the Central Business District into a cohesive group Create public and private sector activities that improve the image and brand of Downtown Dundee Develop one of more annual (or seasonal) events that became unique to Downtown Dundee Develop marketing activities to enhance outsider traffic in venues outside the Central Business District that would help brand Dundee as a tourist destination Work to address the mutual needs and goals of stakeholders in the Central Business District QUAL/FICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to perform each project or task assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum three years marketing and community event experience required. Requires flexible hours including the ability to work special events that may occur on weekends, holidays and evenings. Strong computer and communication skills are essential. Maintain effective working relationships with the Village officials and the public. Perform necessary manual labor and skilled tasks that may require use of lifting objects. Ability to work independently Ability to communicate and establish rapport, understanding and confidence with staff, stakeholders and the general public EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Candidates should have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Minimum of 3 years experience with marketing and community events. SALARY RANGE $53,880 to $74,244