NEWPORT — On Monday, the Newport City Renaissance Corporation (NCRC) board of directors, citing budgetary reasons, announced its decision to eliminate the organization’s programs coordinator position.
This part-time position was held by Julie Raboin.
The NCRC board is now looking to hire an executive director in the near future. This is planned as a full-time, year round, salaried position, with a base salary of up to $40,000 annually.
Until an executive director is in place, there will be a period of time when NCRC has no staff. Previously, Patricia Sears served as executive director for seven years before stepping down in 2014.
Recruitment for an executive director has been in progress since November. The NCRC board says they are currently reviewing applicant qualifications.
The new executive director will play an important role in overseeing the groups mandate as a driver and catalyst for economic change and community development.
The executive director will also serve as the chief executive officer.
The executive director’s work will include helping attract new industry and commerce to spur job creation in Newport; promoting general public awareness of the potential of Newport; coordinating NCRC volunteer committees and acting as a liaison between those committees and the Board; overseeing NCRC fundraising activities and managing the approved NCRC budget; and acting as the main contact person with Local, State and Federal authorities responsible for Main Street programs.
With there currently being no NCRC staff, should an organization or individual need to contact a representative, they are asked to reach out to the board of directors at [email protected].
