BAPA Seeks New Executive Director

CHICAGO, IL - The Beverly Area Planning Association is looking for a new executive director after current Executive Director Margot Holland announced Thursday that she will jump to the new role of director of programming after three years as BAPA's leader. Holland said in a letter to neighbors that she will be in the new role to help launch new initiatives that are coming in 2018 such as "Author in the Schools" and "Tech Tuesdays" for seniors.

"BAPA is in a very strong position both organizationally and financially, and poised to continue all the good work for many years to come," Holland said in the letter published on BAPA's website.

With Holland's departure as executive director, the BAPA board of directors is seeking a replacement, someone who "must be a proven leader who demonstrates an understanding of, and dedication to, the mission of BAPA to preserve and improve the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhood," according to a BAPA advertisement for the job.

"As the principal advocate and spokesperson for BAPA, the Executive Director must have the ability to engage and inspire staff, volunteers, local business owners, policymakers, educational institutions, faith based institutions, law enforcement, media, and elected officials. Attributes that will be highly valued in a candidate are excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in community engagement, fundraising, development, and working with volunteer boards."

Candidates must reside in the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhood.

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