Cherokee Main Street is now looking to hire an Executive Director
Cherokee Main Street | Cherokee, Oklahoma
Do you have a passion for community development, historic preservation, and creating a thriving downtown? Cherokee Main Street is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and visionary leader to serve as our next Executive Director.
Primary Responsibilities
• Lead the implementation of the Main Street America Four-Point Approach®
• Execute Board-approved strategic plans and annual work plans
• Coordinate committees, volunteers, and community stakeholders
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, grant compliance, and organizational records
• Develop sponsorships, memberships, grants, partnerships, and fundraising initiatives
• Serve as liaison with the City of Cherokee, businesses, property owners, community organizations, and state partners
• Plan and execute downtown events, promotions, and marketing campaigns
• Support historic preservation, beautification, business recruitment, and economic vitality initiatives
• Maintain Main Street accreditation requirements and reporting
• Track economic impact, business development, reinvestment, volunteer hours, and program outcomes
• Supervise contractors, interns, and volunteers
• Coordinate daily office operations, including phone calls, email correspondence, and providing exceptional customer service
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in nonprofit management, business, public administration, community development, or a related field
• Excellent communication, organizational, fundraising, and leadership skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to maintain a visible and active presence in Downtown Cherokee.
Position Details
• Part-time
• Minimum 20-hour work week
• In-person attendance required
📧 To Apply: Complete the application below and attach a current resume.
For further questions contact us via email at: info@cherokeemainstreet.org
🗓️ Application Deadline: Tuesday, Sept 15th, 2026
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on Historic Downtown Cherokee and help shape the future of our community, we’d love to hear from you!