Community Development

Director of Community Development

Argyle’s Community Director is Joe Schutte.

Joe can be reached via email at joe.schutte@argylewi.org or via phone at +1 (608) 482-2293.

This is a part-time position so if you don’t reach Joe live please leave a message or email and he will respond as soon as he is able to do so.

For anything urgent please call the Argyle Village Clerks’ Office at +1 (608) 543-3113.


Job Description

Title: Community Development Director
Reports to: Argyle Village Board
Position Type: Part-Time, approximately 10 hours weekly (No more than 40 hours/month)

Responsibilities Include:

  1. Community Development and Outreach:
    • Work with local businesses and organizations to promote the Village of Argyle.
    • Organize, manage, and promote village-sponsored events through articles, advertisements, and other media.
    • Engage with market vendors and advertise Saturday Markets.
  2. Website Management:
    • Host, design, and maintain the Village of Argyle website (argylewi.org).
      • Create and update content for website pages, ensuring accuracy and alignment with community development goals.
    • Manage the community calendar and upload meeting agendas, minutes, and other critical documents.
  3. Event Promotion and Advertising:
    • Promote village events through news articles, radio advertisements, and social media platforms.
    • Develop content to highlight local businesses, events, and attractions.
  4. Administrative Coordination:
    • Submit reports and updates to the Village Board as needed.
    • Collaborate with staff to align website and community development goals.

Qualifications:

  • Strong computer and content creation skills.
  • Experience with website management tools & languages (e.g., WordPress, HTML, CSS)
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and marketing skills.

Compensation: Salary to be negotiated based on experience.


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