Downtown Berkley Accepting Applicants for DDA Director Position
(Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2025)
Berkley, MI – Following the resignation of Downtown Development Authority Director Michael McGuinness due to becoming the full-time City Council President in Pontiac, the City of Berkley is accepting applications for the next DDA Director.
A job listing for the position can be found on the Michigan Municipal League website.
According to the job listing “The Executive Director of the Berkley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is responsible for leading and managing the DDA’s efforts to enhance and promote the downtown area. This role involves working closely with the DDA Board of Directors, city officials, local businesses, and community organizations to implement strategies that drive economic development, construct and improve public spaces, and create a vibrant downtown district.
“The DDA Executive Director will ultimately report to the DDA Board, but is an employee of the City of Berkley, and therefore, shall be subject to the policies outlined in the City of Berkley’s Merit System policy manual. Further, the DDA Director will be considered a department director of the City, and will be expected to participate in the organization as such. The City Manager is responsible for ensuring the Director is adhering to these policies and shall communicate any issues to the Board. The City Manager will confirm the Executive Director’s schedule and approve their timesheet. Discipline, hiring or other employment actions shall be done in coordination between the DDA Board, the City Manager and City Human Resources Director, and consistent with City policies and procedures.
The DDA Board shall conduct performance reviews of the DDA Director at least annually, in coordination with the City Manager and City Human Resources Director, and consistent with City policies and procedures.”
Details about the position can be found at https://classifieds.mml.org/job/executive-director/76499375/
Interested applicants are asked to email a cover letter and resume to the Berkley City Manager’s office at cmo@berkleymi.gov. The first review of applications will take place January 24th.
