About This Role
Executive Director (Part-Time)
Pacific Partnership | Pacific, MO
Job Type: Part-Time (Average 28 hours per week) Location: Pacific, Missouri (local travel required)
About Pacific Partnership
Pacific Partnership is a nonprofit Main Street organization dedicated to revitalizing and supporting downtown Pacific, Missouri. We work collaboratively with businesses, property owners, volunteers, city officials, and community partners to promote economic vitality, historic preservation, and community engagement.
Now Hiring | Executive Director Help shape the future of downtown Pacific.
Pacific Partnership is seeking a collaborative, resourceful Executive Director to lead a local nonprofit Main Street organization. This is a hands-on community leadership role combining downtown revitalization, grant development, sponsorships, events, and relationships with businesses and residents.
Compensation: $36,000 annual salary | Salaried, exempt | Flexible schedule averaging approximately 28 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends for events | Pacific, Missouri
What you will do
- Lead organizational operations and implement board-approved priorities.
- Identify and pursue grants and other funding for Pacific Station Plaza improvements and downtown projects.
- Develop sponsorships and strong partnerships with businesses, City leaders, and community supporters.
- Guide signature community events alongside volunteers and board committees.
- Oversee communications, budgets, volunteer coordination, and Main Street reporting.
What we are looking for
- Proven ability to organize projects, communicate effectively, and build productive relationships.
- Experience in fundraising, grant development, nonprofit leadership, community development, or related work.
- A self-directed leader comfortable working with a volunteer board and adapting hours around events.
- Grant-writing success and Main Street or downtown revitalization experience are especially valuable.
Required qualifications
- At least three years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, community or economic development, or related leadership work.
- Hands-on grant experience, including researching opportunities, writing proposals and budgets, and securing at least one grant award; ability to manage deadlines and required reporting.
- Demonstrated success securing sponsorships, donations, or other funding, with specific examples of results and personal involvement.
- Experience planning and delivering events and coordinating volunteers, vendors, timelines, and event budgets.
- Ability to develop and monitor budgets, maintain accurate records, and provide clear progress reports to a board or leadership team.
- Strong writing, public speaking, and relationship-building skills; ability to prioritize projects and work independently with a volunteer board.
- Working proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, social media, and basic website or email marketing tools.
- Ability to work in Pacific and attend required meetings and events, including evenings and weekends, within a flexible schedule averaging approximately 25 hours weekly.
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, public administration, communications, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience is welcome. Main Street or downtown revitalization experience and grant reporting experience are especially valuable.
How to apply
Submit a resume and brief cover letter explaining your relevant experience, especially with grants, fundraising, community partnerships, and event leadership. Email to [email protected].
Pacific Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation and scheduling are subject to board approval and applicable law.
Pay: $36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person