Main Street Manager

Description

The Main Street Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the downtown revitalization efforts, using historic preservation as a key element to promote economic development. This role focuses on fostering economic growth in downtown Union by collaborating with key partners, including the University of South Carolina Union, Retail Strategies, Union County, and other relevant entities. The Main Street Manager serves as the primary individual for organizing and implementing local programs and initiatives, while also representing the City of Union and the broader Union County community at regional and national levels as needed.

• architecture
• historic preservation
• economics
• finance
• public relations
• design
• journalism
• urban planning
• business administration
• public administration
• retail
• nonprofit or volunteer management
• small business development

A strong understanding of design and preservation principles is required, along with a keen awareness of the challenges faced by downtown business owners, public and private agencies, and community organizations. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, energetic, creative, and highly organized, with the ability to work independently.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential. While supervisory experience is beneficial, it is not mandatory.

The City of Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position is being funded in whole or in part by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). No more than 80 percent ($290,197) of the project costs will be financed with federal money.