Main Street Manager

Job Location:

Avante Building
- Villa Rica, GA 30180, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $77,000.00 Salary/year, The Main Street Manager coordinates and administers the City of Villa Rica's Main Street Program and supports the continued economic vitality, appearance, promotion, and activation of Downtown Villa Rica. Working under the direction of the Director of Community & Economic Development, the position serves as the City's primary day-to-day liaison to downtown merchants, businesses, property owners, and Main Street stakeholders.

• Main Street Administration & Accreditation
  - Manage the City’s Main Street program; maintain required records, annual work plans, performance data, and accreditation documentation; complete and submit required Georgia Main Street and Main Street America reports by established deadlines; and complete required professional training.
• Business & Merchant Engagement
  - Maintain regular communication with downtown merchants, businesses, and property owners; conduct business outreach; identify needs and concerns; connect businesses with City, SBDC, Chamber, and other resources; and maintain current merchant and stakeholder contact lists.
• Economic Vitality
  - Support business retention, expansion, and recruitment efforts; maintain information on downtown businesses, vacancies, and available commercial properties; assist entrepreneurs and businesses seeking downtown locations; and coordinate economic-vitality initiatives established by the Community & Economic Development Department.
• Board & DDA Coordination
  - Provide staff support to the Main Street Advisory Board and coordinate with the Downtown Development Authority as directed; prepare reports and meeting materials; agendas, meeting minutes; assist with annual work plans; and facilitate communication among downtown stakeholders.
• Marketing, Promotion & Events
  - Coordinate downtown marketing, merchant communications, promotional initiatives, sponsor ships, and events that increase visitation, business participation, and downtown activity.
• Design & Placemaking
  - Support downtown beautification, facade improvement, historic preservation, signage, way finding, public-space activation, and other initiatives that strengthen Downtown Villa Rica's appearance and identity.
• Budget & Program Management
  - Assist with development and administration of the Main Street budget; maintain program records, purchasing and sponsorship documentation; pursue appropriate grants and partnerships; and ensure City ownership and accessibility of program records and digital platforms.
• Performance & Communication
  - Track and report measurable program results, including business openings and closures, investment, vacancies, merchant participation, volunteer activity, event performance, and other Georgia Main Street indicators. Provide regular program updates to the Director of Community & Economic Development.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, economic or community development, marketing, communications, planning, historic preservation, or a related field and three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with businesses, community organizations, appointed boards, downtown development, economic development, Main Street programs, or municipal government is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, project-management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with business owners, property owners, volunteers, public officials, appointed boards, and…