Executive Director:        
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The Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District Board of Directors is seeking a talented and seasoned professional to serve as its Executive Director.
Prince Albert Downtown BID Background
The mission of the Prince Albert Downtown (BID) is to promote the economic and cultural vitality and revitalization of the downtown district, and maintain a diversity of commercial, educational, artistic, historic, and social characteristic for the benefit of businesses, property owners, residents, and tourists.
With an annual budget of $100,000, the BID initiates neighborhood beautification projects and special events. The BID offers property owners and merchants an opportunity to obtain additional improvements and services, subsequently increasing business and creating a more vital community.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director acts as the principal officer of the BID and is responsible for the overall administration, event management, and day-to-day activities of the BID. The Executive Director provides leadership and expertise as it reports to the BID Board of Directors and works with the Board to develop sound work plans which translate the BID’s core purpose and vision into realistic goals and objectives.
Other expectations of the Executive Director position include:

• Prepare and recommend an annual plan and operating budget which is complete, attainable and consistent with the goals and objectives established by the Board. Assure adherence to these plans, maintaining all organizational records and provide the Board with periodic management reports, operating statements and cost and program analyses.
• Advocate as a spokesperson and liaison on behalf of BID directors and members to government agencies, as well as other community and professional organizations.
• Oversee the administration of the BID, ensuring compliance with the BID’s by-laws, policies, and procedures.
• Compile and update on a regular basis the BID area member profile as well as the overall community profile and information needed to track changes and anticipate modification of existing programming and the development of new strategies for managing the success of the BID District.
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with businesses, residents, property owners, public officials, community leaders and the media. Actively engage BID area members to gain maximum participation in BID activities.   
• Manage and oversee all communications, including prompt replies to all BID member inquiries, general public and media requests, annual report, monthly newsletters, BID website and social media.
• Set and maintain high standards of quality (ie. accuracy, thoroughness and degree of excellence in work) for the BID’s programs.
• Perform other functions that may be deemed appropriate by the Board
• Qualifications The ideal candidate must have a thorough understanding of the function and role of the BID. A highly energetic, creative self-starter who is well organized, and capable of functioning effectively in a very independent situation is well suited for this position. Excellent verbal and communication skills are essential, and good judgment is a must. Other qualifications include:
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Approximately 5 years of experience working in some combination of the following areas: government, public policy, politics, destination marketing, tourism, real estate, economic development, architecture, or urban planning.
• Significant leadership experience in the public, private or nonprofit sectors and success in strategic planning, fundraising and problem-solving.
• Substantive administrative and event management experience with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects to meet required deadlines
• Excellent computer skills (minimum Word and Excel); graphics, as well as experience in social media.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with others inside and outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance and support. Stakeholders may include real estate developers, property owners, neighborhood residents, community boards, advocacy groups, elected officials, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations.

Work Environment/Essential Functions/Disclaimer
The Executive Director will work out of the BID office (1109 Central Ave). Work involves sedentary to light work in an office setting, out in the community or at project and event locations.
Salary and Submission Deadline:
Salary: $50,000
Deadline for applications: September 30, 2022
For consideration, please e-mail cover letter, résumé and three references to:
 discover@princealbertdowntown.ca

Since this grant has become available we have seen the majority of the storefronts become filled, the businesses have seen an increase in first time customers visiting their stores, after the first year of the grant many additional applications have been received and other stores have made improvements to their storefronts as well.

Even a small investment through the PADBID Reserve fund has been able to generate signification returns not only financially but also through pride in our community, culture and heritage.

​We want to invite you to historic Prince Albert Downtown on Saturday, June 19th to walk around and check out all the new shops and experience downtown.

Family Activities

• Family craft at the Prince Albert Arts Centre
• Downtown QR code Scavenger Hunt - details coming soon!
• Prince Albert Historical Museum - open from 9-5
• Indigenous People of Prince Albert & Area Interpretive Walk along the riverbank (east of the Historical Museum)

The Coldest Night of the Year is a covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. Walk virtually or in-person on Feb. 20, 2021 – there’s a place for everyone!

Together, we're collecting donations that fund critical services at a local charity partner who serves and supports vulnerable families and individuals in our CNOY community.

•  We walk through the cold and dark on February 20, 2021 to declare our concern for people who have no home, and take shelter in nooks and crannies.
•  We walk for those whose days are a battle to house and feed their families, and whose nights are filled with fear and frustration.
•  We walk for those driven from home by violence and abuse. And we walk for people overwhelmed by isolation, guilt and despair.
•  We walk humbly, realizing that anyone can lose their footing and then lose everything else.

Each step we take brings someone closer to safety, health and home, as together, we raise funds for organizations whose commitment and work transforms peoples’ lives.

All funds raised locally will go to the YWCA Prince Albert!

The PADBID Executive Director Carolyn Carleton will be participating in the walk.  Click on the button below to support her walk.