Executive & Strategic Project Manager

Want a role where you can work onbig ideasand make them real?

The International Downtown Association (IDA) is looking for an Executive & Strategic Project Manager to join our highly collaborative team during an exciting moment of growth. This newly created role is perfect for a bilingual (Spanish / English) early to mid?career professional who thrives on turning strategy into action and wants their work to meaningfully shape the future of city centers.

At IDA,you’ll:

• Partner closely with the President & CEO and Board of Directors
• Help bring our 2030 Strategic Plan to life
• Balance big?picture thinking with hands?on execution
• Lead and support high?impact projects, including our Backing International Small Restaurants grant program

This is a true “strategic doer” role – part executive coordination, part project leadership – where curiosity, organization and follow?through go a long way.

You’resomeone who:

• Loves bringing structure to complexity
• Enjoys collaborating with senior and volunteer leaders
• Cares about cities,communities and meaningful impact
• Is excited to grow, learn and take ownership of important work

IDA is a mission?driven, people?first organization where values guide our work. Over the past 15 years,we’vegrown intentionally – and nowwe’reentering our next chapter with energy,optimismand purpose.

Ifyou’relooking for a role with visibility, responsibility, and real impact,we’dlove to hear from you.

This roleisn’tjust a job – it’sa launchpad.

Here’swhat you can expect:

• Exposure to executive leadership and how big decisions get made
• Hands?on ownership of meaningful,
• Real project management experience you can take anywhere
• Professional growth in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Purpose?driven work shaping cities and communities around the world

If you’re looking for a role where meaningfully, and grow with intention, this is it.

• Strong knowledge of project management software(e.g., Microsoft Planner, Asana, or other project management platform).
• Solid understanding, display of skill and knowledge of computer software and online products including Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint); document management systems (SharePoint preferred); online meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams).
• Strong capabilities in the use of computer,printerand all office equipment to include the phone system.

• Bachelor’sdegreerequired.
• 3-5 yearsof professional level experience, particularly in a geographically dispersed nonprofit organization, preferably on project management.

• Bilingualproficiency(English/Spanish).
• Strong organizational, attention todetailand time management skills.
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills (English), as well as strong verbal communication and effective presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and standards. Courteous and professional communication.
• Ability to prioritize, balance multiple efforts, multi-taskefficientlyand respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated success in working with culturally diverse colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience working with organizations outside of the U.S. preferred
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work effectively in ahybridenvironment,maintainingproductivity and communications to meet deadlines and goals.
• Ability to continually develop skills related touseof rapidly changing technology and communications best practices.

Please r eview the full job description including required skills and education here: downtown.org/ESPM