Title: Director, Deer District BID 53

Class: Independent Contractor

Reports to: BID 53 Board Chair and BID 53 Board

Location: Remote (Workspace available as needed)

Position Summary: Responsible for managing the Deer District BID 53 (the “BID”) operations and administration. This position will also serve as the principal contact for the Deer District Plaza, Beer Garden and other space(s) for programming and content development on behalf of the BID. Responsible for sourcing, pitching, negotiating, and securing curated and third-party BID programming.

This is a 12-month contract position with optional mutually agreeable 12-month extensions. The position is part-time with an expectation of working 29 hrs/week.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary administrator for all BID operations, administration, communication and ideation.
• Develop and pursue new programming to promote the BID, including but not limited to existing and new festivals/events currently and not currently hosted in the region, placing an emphasis on creating new and unique events.
• In conjunction with the BID Board Treasurer, ensure expenses are current and accurate relative to approved BID spending plan.
• Pursue and obtain a minimum of $50,000 annually in sponsorship funding for BID
• Coordinate with Deer District/Fiserv Forum marketing staff for input on marketing efforts that support BID
• Coordinate with all internal stakeholders for visibility and insight including, but not limited to, Deer District tenants as well as Deer District/Fiserv Forum Marketing, Finance, Legal, Sponsorship, and Fiserv Forum Events/Ticketing/Operations
• Create and maintain competitive analysis of regional and national Entertainment Districts programming and other programs that would be relevant to the BID. Examples include Titletown, Wrigleyville, LA Live, Kansas City Power and Light, District Detroit, etc. Look to build relationships with these venues for possible partnerships and unique programming ideas.
• Assist in communicating and confirming programing on master Fiserv Forum calendar with the Arena Events and Operations Departments.
• Serve as a main point of contact for all BID-related communications via consistent dialogue with all members of BID
• Create estimated expenses and layouts for all BID district events in collaboration with the Fiserv Forum event operations team
• Serve as the onsite point of contact and liaison between clients and Fiserv Forum event operations team.
• Assist in administering legal documents for programming and vending agreements including insurance, cost estimates and financial proformas.
• Schedule, send meeting notices and take minutes of all BID Board and Committee Meetings in coordination with Board Chair and Committee Chairs
• In conjunction with BID Board, draft and develop annual BID 53 Operating Plan
• Evaluate and pursue any and all grant opportunities applicable for the BID
• Ideate and pursue any and all infrastructure improvements for BID Board consideration
• Establish and lead all BID subcommittees (Programming, etc)
• Identify infrastructure improvements and oversee execution in conjunction with Fiserv Forum staff
• Research and apply for grants to support programming, infrastructure, programming and innovation

Qualification Requirements:

• A minimum of 3+ years working in some combination of the following areas: economic development, event management/development, non-profit management, urban planning, financial management, and/or marketing.
• Proven record of event execution and creative thinking to drive results.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours.

Position Evaluation:

• Successful operation, administration, and communication of the BID to all stakeholders.
• Achieve financial and operational success as set forth in the annual BID 53 Operating Plan.
• Create value for Deer District tenants through diverse programming, marketing, infrastructure and sponsorship.
• Successful communication of procedures and expectations to all parties.
• Overcommunicate with BID Board and Fiserv Forum staff on dates, operations, financial impact, etc.
• Grant acquisition and reporting compliance
• Achievement of sponsorship/fundraising targets