Step Five: Advertise the Position

First, determine the deadline for submission of resumes. We suggest keeping the posting open for 4 weeks.

Second, promote the posting.

Send out a press release announcing the new organization and the job opening to your local media.
Utilize your network of board members, volunteers, and partners by sending them the job description and encouraging them to refer “outstanding candidates” to the Search Committee.
Post the position on local, regional, and national job boards.
Circulate job posting to (check all that apply):
- Local organizations and clubs
- Career services offices at local colleges and universities
- Historic preservation organizations
- National Trust of Main Street Center (www.mainstreet.org)
- Non-profit organizations
- Economic and community development organizations
- Planning and architectural organizations
- Local municipality
- Distribute the job posting to town library, community center, and gathering spots
- Other partner organizations

Time Frame

Posting the job description across multiple channels should be completed within 1 week.