The Port Townsend Main Street Program is in the market for a new executive director starting this summer.

Executive Director Mari Mullen is stepping down at the end of May, after first joining the organization in 1998.

Mullen described the Main Street team and its partners as “dedicated to the mission of preserving, promoting and enhancing” the town’s historic districts. She thanked the program’s board, staff, volunteers and “everyone who has supported” its work.

“I’m ready to turn the page, take the summer off in beautiful Port Townsend, do some traveling and see what’s next after that,” Mullen said.

PT Main Street Board President Casey Hannam expressed pride in Mullen’s leadership, describing her legacy as “lasting” and her dedication as “truly inspiring,” as Hannam spoke for the board and, “I’m sure, the community,” in wishing Mullen “nothing but the best, wherever her path may take her.”

Mullen’s previous role was as the marketing manager at Centrum in Fort Worden Historical State Park. Prior to that her background was in public relations, advertising and public programming for museums.

In 2025, the Main Street program aims to furnish replacement benches at Adams Street Park and a new bike shelter adjacent to the Cotton Building, with the Family Portrait Town Photo taking place May 31 at the post office, and Girls’ Night Out rebranding as the “Port Townsend Shop and Sip” in October.

The Main Street program’s online description for the executive director position calls for candidates who are not only “dynamic, versatile and creative” problem-solvers, but also “detail-oriented, with a positive attitude, and able to build consensus.”

Additional traits listed include being goal-oriented, and possessing a proven grant-writing ability, as well as skills at fundraising, special event and budget management.