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Link: NDDA ED Job Description

The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) Executive Director is responsible for the development, execution, implementation and documentation of the Nederland Downtown Development Authority activities in the Town of Nederland.    

Colorado law provides for the creation of a Downtown Development Association (DDA). DDAs focus on improving the economic vitality of the area within the DDA boundary. (Colorado Statute: Powers, Purpose, and Guidelines: CO Statute, Article 8, 31-25-801)

The Executive Director (ED) works cooperatively and effectively with business owners, property owners and prospective developers to advance the NDDA’s vision and goals, identify and secure grant funding, and perform all administrative functions associated with activities as identified by the NDDA. 

Responsibilities  include, but are not limited to project budget oversight, board administration, communication, and meeting coordination. The ED works closely with the NDDA Accountant and Treasurer, as well as the Town Treasurer. Fiscal responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the annual budget process, approving all invoices and expenditures with the Treasurer, handling accounts payable and receivable, reconciling financial transactions, maintaining project budgets, and acting as a resource for the annual audit. The ED has a working knowledge of Tax Incremental Financing, understands how operating revenue is collected through the Mill Levy and understands how to conduct an election. The ED should have strong bookkeeping skills. 

Major Duties  

• The ED coordinates NDDA board meetings; prepares agendas and develops supporting documents for the Agenda as needed. The ED ensures that Agenda’s are posted in accordance with Open Meeting Laws. The ED creates Requests for Proposals,  Resolutions to engage TIF funds, and other NDDA documentation as needed. 
• In partnership with the NDDA Board Chair, the ED will update orientation materials for new board members and will conduct training sessions.
• The ED is responsible for coordinating all NDDA projects and/or activities by working with NDDA board members and committees, the Town Administrator, and Town Staff as needed. The ED will provide regular updates to the NDDA board, as well as Town Staff, and may make periodic presentations to the Board of Trustees regarding NDDA projects. 
• The ED reports to the Chair of the NDDA.The ED will support the NDDA board in the preparation of short and long-term economic and infrastructure development projects, plans ,and strategies. The ED will assist in identifying the scope and timing of specific projects pertaining to downtown revitalization.   
• The ED will be familiar with stakeholders, organizations, and regulations directly or indirectly pertaining to the downtown commercial district. The ED will develop strategies for maximizing the community’s human and economic resources. The ED will identify local, regional, state and federal economic development resources and programs. The ED will foster and maintain a cooperative working relationship with existing business owners, prospective developers, landlords (absentee and local), residents and governmental agencies. 
• The ED will work closely with the Board Chair, Treasurer, and NDDA Accountant to develop the NDDA’s annual budget. The budget process includes maintaining strong communication with NDDA committee members, strategizing fund usage, gathering supporting documents, and working with Town Staff to align final budget approval with the Town of Nederland’s budget development timeline. 
• The ED manages NDDA financial accounts along with the NDDA Treasurer: project budgets, accounts payables and receivables, financial transaction approval, the NDDA budget. The ED works closely with the NDDA accountant to produce monthly/yearly financial reports. 
• The ED fully understands NDDA revenue sources. The ED leverages these revenues by seeking contributed revenue through grants, foundations and other sources. 
• The ED will have a working understanding of the NDDA Master Plan, the 2013 Town Comprehensive Plan, NDDA Traffic Study, Envision 2020 (2030) and NDDA Resolutions. 
• The ED will maintain all historical and administrative files for the NDDA. The ED will update and maintain the NDDA website and social media platforms.

Job Requirements  

The ED must have  a Bachelors’ Degree and/or at least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: urban planning, business or public  administration, marketing/public relations, grant writing, non-profit administration, bookkeeping or related field(s). Past experience in project management, as well as working with a Downtown Development Authority is highly desirable. Knowledge of the Town of Nederland is also highly desirable. 

• The ED must understand the issues confronting downtown business owners, property owners, public agencies, and community organizations.   

• The ED must be entrepreneurial, energetic, innovative, well organized and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment.   
• The ED must professionally represent the NDDA and serve as liaison between NDDA board members, the local  government, and other public, private or nonprofit groups and associations interested in downtown development.   
• The ED must be skillful in maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, merchants, property owners, public officials and the general public.  
• The ED must be proficient in Google Docs, GMail, word processing, spreadsheets, data-bases and presentation software. 
• The ED must have a working knowledge of  hosting virtual meetings, maintaining social media platforms, website maintenance and online marketing.   

• The ED must have the ability to deal effectively in a demanding work environment, be organized and able to meet deadlines. 
• The ED must be prepared to handle other duties as assigned.  
• The ED must hold a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• An NDDA laptop is provided for NDDA purposes only. The NDDA maintains ownership of the laptop. The ED must have an internet source. 
• At this time the ED works remotely. Hours vary. A workspace is negotiable.
• Some additional travel required. 

PAY & BENEFITS: This is a part time position of at least 25-hours per week without benefits. Hourly rate range is $23-$28 depending on qualifications. The ED is expected to be available some evenings and weekends depending on schedules of meetings and district related activities. The ED has the potential to earn additional pay through project management as noted in project budgets.   

Application Submission:

Applications will be accepted through April 2, 2021. The NDDA holds the right to extend the application period to ensure qualified applicants meet job requirements. 

In order for your resume and cover letter to be reviewed, please send the documents to both: ndda.ed@gmail.com and christyr@nederlandco.org. 

In the Subject line, please note: NDDA Executive Director

Three professional references will be requested prior to an interview. 

All duties and descriptions listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the organization and requirements of the position change. 

The Nederland Downtown Development Authority and the Town of Nederland do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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The Boulder SBDC works with hundreds of small businesses every month. We fully understand that as a small businesses owner, you are frequently absorbed in the day-to-day activities of your business. However, in these changing times it is more critical than ever that you find some time to pause and reflect on your underlying business proposition. Many of the basic assumptions that have supported business for years have changed. It’s a new playing field and we must all learn new ways to move forward. The ACT self-analysis assessment is a guide to assist you in identifying the most crucial areas for consideration. The assessment is not designed to be overwhelming or comprehensive. Not only would such a design would be too daunting for many small business owners, but additionally, many of the issues are complex problems with no clear, single, correct answer. You need to be prepared to move forward on this basis and adjust your course as conditions change and new information becomes available.

Speaker(s): Shopify

Co-Sponsor(s): City of Boulder, Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

10.14.20 NDDA Agenda

Join the NDDA on Wednesday, 10.14.20 as they discuss exciting projects to enhance the Downtown District.

We look forward to hearing from you!!

WEBx Meeting link: 

Website – https://townclerk.my.webex.com/townclerk.my/j.php?MTID=ma171e6214f0964682214c620adb6b90b

Meeting number: 126 479 5715

Password: v3QYN99iQJ8

Join by phone  +1-415-655-0001 US Toll

Access code: 126 479 5715

Password: 83796994 from phones and video systems

Boulder Chamber Update: Business Resources, Testing Sites, Networking

BUSINESS INPUT SESSIONS (BED): We need your input!

To understand the impacts of COVID-19 on our regional economy and specific industries, Boulder County chambers and economic development agencies are convening a series of inclusive and comprehensive input sessions throughout Boulder County. The purpose of these sessions is to gather input from businesses / industries and better understand the economic situation coming out of the crisis.   Your input will provide crucial data as we work with regional partners to develop and implement economic recovery plans for Boulder County.   These meetings will include business-to-business sharing and facilitated conversations around immediate and long-term economic recovery needs. Please try to have representation from your company in this important conversation.

Upcoming Sessions

Thrift Store Workgroup – September 24 @ 1:00pm – http://bit.ly/bocothrift0920

Tech Industry (Tech Talent Boulder / Broomfield) – September 29 @ 8:30am – http://bit.ly/bocotech0920Retail – September 29 @ 9:30 am – http://bit.ly/bocoretail0920

Healthcare Industry – October 1 @ 3pm – http://bit.ly/bocohealth0920

Bioscience Industry – October 5 @ 3:30pm – http://bit.ly/BOCObioscience1020

Hospitality Industry – October 7 @ 11:30am – http://bit.ly/BOCOhospitality1020

We will be scheduling new industries this week and doing round two of other industries.

ENERGIZE COLORADO UPDATE – from Suzi Bahnsen

Energize Colorado Gap Fund round one applications have closed.  Applications will reopen October 5th.  More info at https://energizecolorado.com/gap-fund/.

Round 1 Information…At the state level::  Energize Colorado Gap Fund Stats — – 3,816 applications submitted; SBDC network was asked by the Fund and lenders to support the high scoring applications that need to provide better financials, etc.(we are waiting to find out the number of applicants that need help)

• $24,000 avg application request (this would mean $15,000 as a grant and $9,000 as a loan)
• $92M total funding was requested, $25M funding available
• 893 applications from rural businesses
• 492 applicants identify as Hispanic/Latino
• 1,156 identify as a racial minority
• 2,183 identify as women
• 305 identify as veteran

PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE

A reminder for this week’s public health support session on Wednesday at 3pm – https://bit.ly/bcphindustry2020.  With the increase in cases within Boulder County and the introduction of the new Colorado Dial Framework, it may be a good time to check back in and listen to any impacts these changes may have on your business in the coming weeks. Once a business is put on the list, we will continue to send industry-specific and cross-industry updates as they happen.  Please continue to stay engaged with us as we navigate the continued changes in this public health crisis.  Do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions about this process – corine.waldau@boulderchamber.com.

UPCOMING SUPPORT SESSIONS

Cross Industry Support – September 23rd at 3:00pm – more information / register at https://bit.ly/bcphindustry2020

LAST WEEK’S WEBINAR RECORDINGS

9/16 General Cross-Industry Webinar (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAbo2u2YP3k

9/16 Places of Worship Webinar (English): https://youtu.be/eMwFuSr3TxI

9/17 General Webinar (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhw-BDMMaA8&feature=youtu.be

All past webinar recordings available at … https://www.youtube.com/user/boulderchamber/videos

NEW! COLORADO DIAL FRAMEWORK

Boulder County Currently at Level 2: Concern – https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/state-dial-framework/

The State of Colorado has moved to a new dial framework that allows countries to reopen their economies to the fullest extent possible while protecting their communities. This tool will provide transparency and predictability for local governments and allow for a visual representation of a county’s success in suppressing the virus. 

 The dial framework has five levels, from least to most restrictive, to guide county response to COVID-19:

1.     Protect Our Neighbors:​​ Local public health agencies are able to contain surges in cases and outbreaks through testing, case investigation, contact tracing, isolation, quarantine, site-specific closures, and enforcement of public health orders.
2.     Safer at Home 1- Cautious:​ This is less restrictive than Safer at Home Level 2, for counties with low virus transmission but that have not yet achieved Protect Our Neighbors.
3.     Safer at Home 2 – Concern:​ The baseline. While we are all still safer at home, we are also able to practice greater social distancing in our great outdoors than in confined indoor spaces. (BOULDER COUNTY’S CURRENT LEVEL)
4.     Safer at Home 3 – High Risk:​ This is more restrictive than Safer at Home Level 2, for counties experiencing increases in the metrics. Action is needed, but Stay at Home may not be warranted.
5.     Stay at Home:​ Everyone is required to stay at home except for grocery shopping, exercise and necessary activities. Only critical businesses are open.

Currently Boulder County is at Level 2: Concern, which is the status quo to all activities and capacities Boulder County has been operating under up to this point. Track Boulder County’s progress and current status here.

Counties move between levels based on three metrics:

1.     New cases: ​How much the virus is circulating in a county.
2.     Percent positivity​: Whether there is sufficient COVID-19 testing to capture the level of virus transmission.
3.     Impact on hospitalizations​:​ Whether hospitalizations are increasing, stable, or declining

Visit the CDPHE COVID-19 Dial page for more information on the dial metrics, levels and capacity limits, and FAQs

View the full state COVID-19 Dial Dashboard to the ratings for Boulder County and other counties in Colorado.

Learn more at this week’s webinar – https://bit.ly/bcphindustry2020

 COVID-19 TESTING

NEW! In response to the increase in new COVID-19 cases in Boulder, free testing will be available in Boulder for anyone who would like to be tested from Sept. 16 – Oct. 2 with the possibility of extending if needed. Residents do not have to have symptoms to be tested.

• Walk-Up Testing Site: Pleasant Street Parking Lot, 1205 Pleasant St. (one block West of Broadway), Boulder. View the map.
• Drive-Up Testing Site: Gerald Stazio Softball Fields, 2445 Stazio Dr, Boulder. Take Arapahoe Rd. (Valmont Rd. will be closed) to 63rd St; turn north onto 63rd and follow the road to Stazio Drive; turn left onto Stazio Drive and follow signs for testing.

Additional Testing Site Locations:

• Testing Sites in Boulder County: https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/testing/
• Testing Sites in Colorado: https://covid19.colorado.gov/are-you-sick/testing-for-covid-19
• Manufacturer’s Edge partnered with COVID Check Colorado to provide manufactures with a dedicated testing program that is drive-up, 48-hour testing results for $12.  Here’s a link to more info:  https://www.manufacturersedge.com/wp-content/uploads/CCC-Deck-2020.8.24-Pitch-deck-for-Employers.pdf

REMINDER: If you have a suspected positive case within your business, do not hesitate to contact Boulder County Public Health at covidbiz@bouldercounty.org to discuss next steps.  And outbreak is two or more cases, but do not wait until you have an outbreak to contact BCPH. 

OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATES / RESOURCES

Self-Quarantine in Effect for CU Students: https://www.colorado.edu/covid-19

 HVAC Webinar: Watch the recording!

 Sector-by-Sector Guidance: Reminder for your sector’s checklists for re-opening – https://covid19.colorado.gov/guidance-by-sector

 TRACK THE DATA!

• Boulder County COVID-19 Data: https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/covid-19-illness-and-recovery/

• State of Colorado COVID-19 Data: https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-data
• Boulder County Dial Framework Tracking: https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/state-dial-framework/
• Protect Our Neighbors: Boulder County Public Health has created a new website to track the county’s progress toward meeting the criteria required to move to Protect Our Neighbors – https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/state-protect-our-neighbors-status/

 OUTBREAK RESOURCES

• COVID-19 Outbreak Guidance: https://assets.bouldercounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-19-Outbreak-Guidance-for-Business.pdf
• COVID-19 Outbreak Reporting Form for Business: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XedRlgn7JmeJD9gVhRgnPmpVlXsVm4hd/view

 For further questions, please use the following information.

COVID-19 Call Center

720-776-0822 

COVIDbiz@bouldercounty.org

Monday – Friday

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

www.boco.org/covid-19

Feedback to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: To provide general feedback / concerns to the state, please visit the following site – https://covid19.colorado.gov/CovidConcerns. 

9.23.20 NDDA Meeting Agenda

Please join the Nederland Downtown Development Authority on 9.23.20 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am as they discuss 2021 priorities and budget.

Nederland DDA Public Art Plan

Thank you for taking a moment to share your vision!