Events and Communication Specialist

Are you a community-minded storyteller with a knack for logistics? Do you love seeing a plan come to life on the streets of our downtown?

We are looking for a creative, organized, and proactive Events & Communication Specialist to join our team. This role is the heartbeat of our Main Street initiatives, blending high-energy event execution with strategic digital storytelling.

As the Events & Communication Specialist, you will be responsible for the year-round pulse of our community. From planning large-scale festivals to managing our digital presence and supporting historic preservation efforts, you will ensure our mission is visible, professional, and impactful.

Event Planning & Coordination

• Plan, organize, and execute Main Street events year-round.
• Manage all logistics: vendor communication, permits, and on-site operations.
• Track and evaluate event success and ROI to improve future programming.

Communication & Promotion

• Create and manage newsletters, press releases, social media content, and communication materials.
• Produce engaging video content (Cap Cut, Adobe Premiere) and digital graphics.
• Strengthen brand visibility and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

Preservation Commission Support

• Provide administrative support to the Historic Preservation Commission, including meeting minutes and scheduling.
• Support behind-the-scenes communication and documentation for the Preserv
  
  INg Grant and other major initiatives.

• The Ultimate Juggler: You can manage multiple projects, timelines, and logistics without dropping the ball.
• A Natural Communicator: You are a clear writer and confident communicator across email, social media, and public-facing materials.
• A Creative Problem-Solver: You can turn ideas into engaging content and solve problems on the fly with limited resources.
• A Community Builder: You enjoy being out in the community building relationships with businesses, volunteers, and residents.

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in event planning, coordination, or community programming (non-profit experience is a plus).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven experience managing professional social media accounts, email marketing, and proficiency in video editing and design tools.
• Flexibility: Ability to work evenings and weekends to support events and meetings as needed.

• Work-Life Balance: We offer a flexible schedule and earned compensatory time off for weekend events to support a healthy work-life balance. Comp time is banked over 40 hours and must be used quarterly.
• Office
  
  Hours:
  
  This role includes set office hours open to the public.
• Reporting: Direct line of communication to the Executive Director.

Please note the above list is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities

Please email your cover letter and resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).