The application deadline for the open Executive Director position for Main Street Washington is September 30th. Maddie Widmer, the board president of Main Street Washington, said that the deadline extension was to ensure that all candidates got a fair shot at applying. Widmer also stated that the first event expected to be under the supervision of the new Executive Director for Main Street Washington would be during the winter schedule.

Widmer talked with KCII about which groups are making up the hiring board for the open Executive Director position. “I selected several community leaders that represent Washington at the city and at the county level. Local business owners and employees were also selected so that they could bring a vast array of perspectives. I wanted to work with not only the people responsible for the grants and fundraising efforts but also the people who would stand to benefit from those efforts.”

Interested candidates can send their resumes and references to resume@washingtoniowa.org.