Program Director

Hamilton Downtown Association (HDA) — Hamilton, Montana

Position Type: Part-Time 

Reports To: HDA Board of Directors 

Hours: Approximately 20–25 hours per week, with flexibility for evening or weekend hours as events require

Compensation: $20–$25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Position Overview

The Hamilton Downtown Association is seeking an organized, personable, and community-minded Program Director to lead membership growth, community programming, and administrative support for Hamilton's downtown organizations. The Program Director will serve as the primary point of contact for downtown businesses and the public, working closely with the HDA Board and coordinating with the Hamilton Downtown Foundation (HDF) and the Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement District (DHBID). This role is a mix of relationship-building, program development, and organizational administration. The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with people, can manage multiple priorities independently, and is excited about promoting downtown Hamilton as a vibrant place to shop, work, and gather.

Key Responsibilities

1. Membership Growth

  • Recruit new HDA members and retain existing ones through regular outreach and relationship-building

  • Maintain an accurate membership database and track renewals, new members, and engagement

  • Communicate membership benefits, opportunities, and resources to downtown businesses

  • Develop strategies with the Board to grow membership revenue and participation

2. Educational Activities & Programming

  • Plan and coordinate educational workshops, trainings, or informational sessions for downtown businesses and members

  • Identify topics relevant to business owners (e.g., marketing, foot traffic, downtown trends) and arrange speakers or partners

  • Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and promotion for educational events

  • Gather feedback to improve future programming

3. Administrative Support for HDA, HDF & DHBID Boards

  • Attend all three board meetings

  • Prepare regular administrative reports summarizing activities, membership status, and program updates for each board

  • Maintain organizational files, records, and shared calendars

  • Track action items and deadlines across all three organizations

4. Community Promotion

  • Promote downtown Hamilton to the broader community through social media, newsletters, and local media outreach

  • Highlight downtown businesses, events, and initiatives to increase foot traffic and community awareness

  • Represent HDA at community events and serve as a visible, approachable ambassador for downtown

  • Support marketing efforts for HDA events and downtown initiatives

5. General Event & Organizational Support

  • Assist with planning and logistics for HDA-sponsored events

  • Coordinate with City, County and State for event permits

  • Coordinate volunteers and committees as needed

  • Support sponsorship outreach and donor/member communications

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Board within the scope of the position

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal and public communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple deadlines

  • Experience with basic office software, email, and social media platforms

  • Ability to build positive relationships with business owners, board members, and the public

  • Ability to delegate priorities to board, support staff and volunteers to keep workload manageable within the allotted time budgeted for the position

  • A professional, positive attitude and genuine interest in downtown Hamilton's success

Preferred:

  • Experience in nonprofit administration, membership organizations, event planning, or marketing/communications

  • Familiarity with Main Street or downtown development programs

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the Hamilton Downtown Association Board of Directors at explore@visithamiltonmt.org by September 30, 2026.

Hamilton Downtown Association is an equal opportunity organization.