Main Street Program Manager

This position is responsible for directing the operations of the city's Main Street Program. The major duties for this position include:

• Develops strategies for preservation-based economic development in collaboration with the Central Valdosta Development Authority.
• Develops and conducts public awareness and educational programs designed to create awareness of the downtown district and of program goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements a work plan based on program goals and objectives.
• Performs program administration functions, including purchasing, record management, budget development, and report preparation.
• Serves as a resource for downtown business owners.
• Builds and maintains working relationships with local and state agencies, business associations, schools, local non-profit groups, civic groups, and the news media.
• Identifies resources, partners, and interest groups that can help with downtown revitalization.
• Represents the Main Street Program at local, state, and national levels; makes presentations related to program direction, activities, and achievements.
• Coordinates the activities of the Main Street committees; serves as a liaison between committees to ensure the synchronization of efforts; assists in the implementation of work plans.
• Assesses and develops the capacity of businesses in the downtown to coordinate joint improvement activities, including physical improvements, improved business practices, promotional events, advertising campaigns, parking management, and business recruitment.
• Develops and maintains systems to track the progress of the downtown program.
• Assists property owners and tenants with physical improvement projects; provides or obtains professional design consultation; assists in identifying contractors; offers guidance and advice for financing.
• Performs related duties.