Boston Main Streets
The network of 20 independent nonprofit Main Streets organizations exists across Boston. Main Streets use a comprehensive revitalization approach. We want to create, build, and sustain healthy commercial districts.
Boston Main Streets started in 1983, when then City Councilor Thomas M. Menino brought Main Street to Roslindale. Ten neighborhood commercial districts were designated as Boston Main Street programs in 1995 following a citywide competition. Ten more districts were designated over the next 10 years. The final district was designated in 2016.
Main Streets contact information
Contact informationDistrict | Address | Name | Contact |
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Allston Village Main Streets | 161 Harvard Avenue, Suite 11 Allston, MA02134-2724 |
Alex Cornacchini | |
Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets | 200 Bowdoin Street Dorchester, MA02122-1819 |
Haris Hardaway | |
Brighton Main Streets | 358 Washington Street Brighton, MA02135-3322 |
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Chinatown Main Street | 2 Boylston Street Suite G07 Boston, MA 02116 | Debbie Ho | |
Roxbury Main Streets |
2343 Washington Street Mailing address: P.O. Box 190185 |
Robert George | |
East Boston Gateway Main Streets |
154 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128-2367 P.O. Box 584 |
miguel@eastbostonmainstreets.org 617-974-6213 |
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Egleston Square Main Street | 3134 Washington Street Roxbury, MA02119-3115 |
Denise Delgado | |
Fields Corner Main Street | 1444 Dorchester Avenue 2nd Floor Dorchester, MA02122-1343 |
Jackey West Devine | |
Four Corners Main Street |
337 Washington Street Mailing address: P.O. Box 240877 |
Marcos Beleche | |
Greater Ashmont Main Street | 1914 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA02124-3765 |
Jeanne Dasaro | |
Greater Grove Hall Main Streets | 320-B Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester, MA02121-1922 |
Ed Gaskin | |
Hyde Park Main Streets | 11 Fairmount Avenue Suite 107 Hyde Park, MA02136-2775 |
Thien Simpson | |
JP Centre/South Main Streets |
670 Centre Street, Suite 7 Mailing address: P.O. Box 302712 |
Ginger Brown | |
Mattapan Square Main Streets | 524-A River Street Suite 800 Mattapan, MA 02126 |
Benjamin Echevarria | |
Mission Hill Main Streets |
1542 Tremont Street |
Courtney Wright | |
Roslindale Village Main Street | 4236A Washington Street Roslindale, MA 02131-3015 |
Anna VanRemoortel | |
Three Squares Main Streets | 329 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 |
Warren Williams | |
Upham's Corner Main Street |
545 Columbia Road Mailing address: P.O. Box 255917 |
Val Daley | |
Washington Gateway Main Street | 450 Harrison Avenue #415 Boston, MA 02118 |
Michael Sanchez | |
West Roxbury Main Streets | 1842 Centre Street, Suite 206 West Roxbury, MA 02132-1902 |
Jacob Robinson |
Open Positions
Open PositionsMattapan Square Main Street Inc. (MSMS) is a volunteer-driven, community-based organization working to attract and enhance public and private investments in the commercial district and foster community spirit and collaboration in Mattapan, Boston's cultural gateway. We are seeking a dynamic and creative leader with a strong work ethic, proven leadership, and community-building skills, combined with effective communication and organization.
Reporting to the MSMS Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and assisting in the long-term planning for Boston Main Streets (BMS), encouraging and facilitating business development in the neighborhood, fundraising, event planning, communications, and grant writing. Must be able to manage time and prioritize tasks, and have flexibility with work schedules, including nights and weekends.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide MSMS and Boston Main Streets core portfolio of services to Mattapan's small businesses
- Develop and maintain relationships with all merchants, commercial property owners, and neighborhood associations, in and around Mattapan, as well as pertinent City departments, elected officials, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Serve as liaison between Boston Main Streets, property and business owners, and elected officials.
- Connect business and commercial property owners with resources and promotional opportunities and assist with storefront improvement projects.
- Direct fundraising efforts with assistance from the Board of Directors, including special events and grant writing.
- Oversees the grant application process for Main Street related projects.
- Manage all aspects of the Main Street program, including correspondence, purchasing, record keeping, and budget development as set forth by the Board of Directors with oversight from the Board Treasurer.
- Manage all publicity and communications for MSMS and serve as communications and promotions resource for businesses, taking advantage of social networking and traditional media.
- Event coordination of MSMS’ fundraising and community engagement events; develop, maintain, and promote events relevant to support district small businesses.
- Volunteer Recruitment and Management; maintain, grow, and utilize local volunteer base.
- Coordinate and provide administrative support to volunteer Boards and Committees.
- Serve as the organization’s point of contact to the media.
- Oversee organization’s website and social media channels.
- 5 years experience required in one or more of the following areas: community development, business economic development, marketing, architecture/historic design, fundraising and special event planning, non-profit management, business administration, and/or volunteer management.
- Energetic self-starter who can balance a variety of responsibilities and projects simultaneously while working independently.
- Ability to think creatively to develop projects and strategies that fit the needs of the organization, local merchants, and community.
- Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral; public speaking at events required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds and diverse work environments. Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency.
- Strong administrative, planning, and organizational skills.
- Technical proficiencies include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and QuickBooks or other bookkeeping software. Basic bookkeeping required.
- Website/desktop publishing preferred, and social media skills required.
- Access to a vehicle preferred but not required.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
SALARY
$55,000, plus benefits, and possible bonus depending on fundraising.
HOW TO APPLY
E-mail resume and cover letter to:
hiringmsms@gmail.com
Subject Line – MSMS Executive Director Search
Application deadline: April 15, 2022, by 5 p.m.
Mattapan Square Main Streets is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reimagine Boston Main Streets
Reimagine Boston Main Streets is a community engagement process. It's designed to strengthen the future of the Boston Main Streets program.