Main Street Manager

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• Location:
  
  136 KEYS FERRY ST, McDonough, GA, , United States
• Base Pay: $59,253.00 - $94,789.00 / Year
• Employee Type:
  Full Time Exempt

Contact information

• Phone:
• Email: cjones

Class Code:

Pay Grade: 110

FSLA:
Exempt (Revised: 7/9/26)

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and execute a comprehensive Main Street Revitalization Plan for the downtown district based on the Main Street Program four-point approach: organization, promotion, economic restructuring, and design. This position is also responsible for the coordination and budgeting of the Main Street Program as well as its Main Street Advisory Board.

• Develops and implements strategies to attract businesses to the downtown district in coordination with the City Administrator and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).
• Ensures compliance of local Main Street Program with the State program office.
• Manages the Main Street Advisory Board and all related administrative functions, such as budget development and accounting, as well as preparing reports when necessary.
• Coordinates all program activities.
• Recruits volunteers to assist with implementing Four Point Main Street Strategy.
• Implements marketing strategies that will encourage business development and retain existing businesses.
• Assists property owners with physical improvement projects through personal consultation in coordination with the Community Development Department and Historical Commission, possibly including obtaining professional design assistance.
• Prepares reports, expenditures, purchasing, record keeping, and inventory management.
• Meets with prospective clients and conveys city’s economic development practices and principles.
• Assists tenants and property owners with problems and concerns.
• Builds strong relationships with local businesses and local associations.
• Composes marketing materials for promoting the Downtown District.
• Develops and creates event brochures, guides, flyers, posters, etc.
• Engages small business owners and community organizations in economic development activities in coordination with the DDA.
• Maintains and updates an inventory of available properties and buildings in the downtown area.
• Works with the city’s Event Coordinator, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Downtown Merchant Association, and other related agencies and associations.
• Schedules reservations for use of the public space on the square and at Big Spring Park.
• Attends training, meetings, and conventions as necessary.
• May operate a city vehicle in performance of duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of national and state Main Street Program strategies, principles and goals.
• Knowledge of general business principles.
• Knowledge of funding resources and additional financial incentives available to the Main Street Program.
• Knowledge of economic development, business retention, and recruitment.
• Knowledge of the city’s operations, zoning ordinances, and land use plans.
• Skill in dealing with large-scale financial transactions.
• Skill in dealing with both public and private enterprises.
• Skill in operating modern office equipment including computer.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to network and develop relationships with business, real estate and site selection professionals.
• Ability to research, compose and submit grant applications with respect to the Main Street Program.
• Ability to schedule, organize, and execute assigned tasks and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to accurately record and transfer data from one source to another, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain all required certifications and licenses.
• Ability to operate city vehicles in a safe manner.

Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, economic development or related field required; three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in economic development or main street management field; must possess valid State of Georgia Driver’s License; satisfactory criminal…