As the Main Street Manager, you’ll lead efforts to transform our Main Street district into a dynamic center of activity and commerce. You’ll develop strategic plans, leverage marketing tactics, and engage with the community to attract visitors, support local businesses, and enhance the overall vitality of the area. This role offers a blend of creativity and strategy, empowering you to shape the future of our municipality’s commercial heart.

The Dawson Downtown Development Authority Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the development, execution, implementation and documentation of the Dawson Downtown Development Authority activities, programs and projects in the City of Dawson, GA. Full description here.

A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park’s existing operational success. The purpose of the position is to manage the development of the City. Successful performance helps ensure the orderly development of the City, affects the quality of economic opportunity for city residents, and affects the image of the City.

Tasks include the development and marketing of calendar events, purchase of event supplies, decoration, events set up, and event take down. Document events with audio/video or pictures. Meet and coordinate with outside entities regarding events and provide oversight and guidance to volunteers during City events. Main Street Coordinator Full Description Here.

The Main Street/Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Coordinator oversees and implements activities that are relative to the economic development and historical preservation efforts for the City of Tybee Island. The Coordinator will utilize historic preservation as an integral foundation for economic development growth; oversee collaborative planning, development, execution, and documentation of the DDA and Main Street Program. Full description here.

This position is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of Thomasville’s downtown Main Street program and Tourism initiatives. With a high level of focus to the community’s historic preservation and economic development efforts, the Downtown & Tourism Development Coordinator is the first point of contact for inquiries related to Downtown Thomasville and our Tourist attractions, working closely with the Main Street and Tourism Managers to ensure all downtown and tourism initiatives are successful to support economic vitality.

This position organizes and manages community special events, such as the annual Rose Show and Festival, Victorian Christmas, First Fridays, July 4th Celebration, Black History Celebration and others as assigned. Responsible for assisting with destination marketing and communication initiatives, working directly with Main Street, Tourism and Marketing. Responsible for facility management of the Municipal Auditorium and The Ritz Amphitheater.

The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for the position of Downtown Development/Main Street Director. Responsibilities include the development, execution and documentation of the State Certified Main Street Program. Coordinates activities with the Downtown Calhoun business area that utilizes historic preservation, marketing, strategic planning, beautification, among other strategies, as an integral foundation for downtown economic development.

Position requires an individual to have customer service skills, positive attitude, and a strong willingness to work. The Main Street Manager must plan and promote events, manage and program facilities, oversee DDA communications, and assist with day-to-day operations.  The ideal candidate will have obtained at minimum a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field and have a strong background in public relations and marketing.  Full description here.

Plans, develops, implements, and assesses economic development activities including revitalization of the downtown commercial district. Engages in recruitment, retention, and expansion with emphasis on small business development, downtown development, industrial development, and community engagement. Serves as liaison to the Downtown Development Authority, Payroll Development Authority, Historic Preservation Committee, and Chamber of Commerce. Read full description.

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate revitalization efforts throughout the City of Buena Vista, utilizing the National Main Street program strategies. The Director is also responsible for economic development, website management, social media updates, special events, Josh Gibson Center management and overseeing various grants.

This position is responsible for marketing Thomasville to promote tourism to the area and support the growth of film which will create a positive economic impact for the community. Work involves managing the operations of the Visitors Center and overseeing group travel to Thomasville and Thomas County. The position requires working with tour group leaders, building their itineraries, creating FAM tours as well as overseeing Visitors Center full time and part time employees. It also involves working with film producers, location scouts, and film crews becoming a liaison between the City and the film industry.

The City of Hapeville is current accepting applications for a Main Street – Grants Coordinator. The successful candidate will perform a variety of administrative, technical and professional work in preparation and support for implementation of economic and community development plans, programs, and services. This position will specifically work with the Main Street Program of the City. This position is responsible for working closely with the Economic Development Department and other city staff in promoting the business and economic development interests within the community. Directly reports to the Economic Development Manager.

This position is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and assessment of all economic development activities for the City. Primary focus is on traditional economic development activities including recruitment, retention, and expansion with significant concentration on small business development, redevelopment, downtown development, industrial development, and community engagement. Full description here.

The City of Madison is accepting applications for a full-time Main Street Director. This position is responsible for directing the city’s Main Street Program to benefit residents and businesses of downtown Madison.

The Brunswick Downtown Development Authority is accepting applications for a Downtown Events and Marketing Manager. The position is responsible for working with staff, volunteers, businesses, and organizations to plan, market, manage and produce Brunswick Main Street Program events and activities. This position requires attendance at events which may be on evenings and weekends.

This position is responsible for directing the operations of the city’s Main Street Program. The major duties for this position includes developing strategies for preservation-based economic development in collaboration with the Central Valdosta Development Authority.

The Municipal Association of South Carolina is accepting resumes for the position of staff associate for Main Street SC to assist the Main Street Manager with the planning, coordination and implementation of the programs, tools, resources, organizational structure and services to help the staff of Main Street members, board/committee members, small business owners and residents revitalize their downtowns, neighborhood commercial districts and cities/towns into vibrant centers of commerce and community. Apply here.

The City of Hampton is hiring for several Planner positions. To read a full description of each position, view their Employment Opportunities page here.

The Main Street Coordinator assists and coordinates economic development efforts that support the Main Street program under state and national standards. The Main Street Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating all economic development interests, downtown promotional activities, special events, and grant applications. Reports to the Economic Development Director.