Live Baltimore announced the start of a comprehensive search for a new executive director to steer the organization’s vision and mission. With the departure of Annie Milli, Live Baltimore’s most recent executive director, a search committee has been appointed to work on this search.“Change can be healthy. We have an opportunity to bring a visionary who will accelerate Live Baltimore into our next chapter,” said Kate Williams, board chair of Live Baltimore. “We say goodbye Annie Milli, our outgoing Executive Director, and wish her tremendous success at the Goldseker Foundation. Our work continues at Live Baltimore where we advocate for people to live in the incredible Charm City and to discover the amazing parts of our 250+ neighborhoods. Our Search Committee is hard at work to reflect Live Baltimore’s diverse stakeholder interests.”“Leading Live Baltimore has been the greatest opportunity of my life,” Milli said. “I couldn’t have dreamt of a more fitting professional outlet formy personal passions. I am grateful for our board’s trust, guidance, and encouragement, which have enabled my growth and the growth of our city. Live Baltimore is a special place—where dedicated professionals lead with their hearts to show off the best of our neighborhoods.”The new executive director will be responsible for providing leadership, vision, and direction to keep the independent, nonprofit Live Baltimore at the forefront of promoting the benefits of living in Baltimore, and city living in general. The organization’s mission is to attract and retain residents to the city of Baltimore. Live Baltimore views this search as an opportunity to find a “visionary leader to shape the future of showcasing Baltimore to stimulate and increase residential growth in the City,” reads the press release.The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in economic development, strategic communications and public relations, and nonprofit management with exceptional leadership and management skills. Also optimal is a deep understanding of the neighborhoods and communities of Baltimore City, and a passion for Baltimore.Live Baltimore is partnering with HR Strategy Group, LLC to conduct this search for an executive director aligned with the organization’s values and mission. Anyone interested in applying are invited to do so immediately, as the goal is to have the new executive director in place by January 2025.For more information about the executive director position, visit the job announcement by clicking this link.