The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate revitalization efforts throughout the City, utilizing the National Main Street program strategies. The Director is also responsible for economic development, special events and overseeing various grants.

The City of Greensboro is a rural Northeast Georgia community, with an evolving Downtown Development Authority, an accredited Main Street Program. Often called the “Crown Jewel of the Lake Oconee Area”, the role of DDA Director is vital to the economic development and downtown revitalization of the City of Greensboro. The position is responsible for supporting the Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program activities.

The City of Commerce is seeking a motivated, community-focused professional to lead downtown revitalization efforts and oversee the Main Street Program. This role will support business development, help attract new investment, oversee events, marketing, beautification, and community engagement initiatives, and manage grants, budgets, reporting, and coordination with the DDA Board to strengthen the downtown district.

This position will provide support for marketing economic development programs and incentives to the business community in the downtown area and coordinate the activities of the Main Street Advisory Board and the Downtown Development Authority. The Marketing specialist should be a competent professional able to grasp consumer behavior trends and generate creative ideas. The incumbent should also be well-versed in specialized marketing concepts, principles, and tactics.

The Downtown Revitalization Coordinator serves as a key member of the Office of Downtown Development within the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Working under the direction of the Office Director, this position plays an important role in advancing downtown revitalization and economic development initiatives across the State of Georgia.

The Coordinator provides direct technical assistance, training, and strategic resources to municipalities, Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), and local Main Street programs to support the growth and sustainability of vibrant downtown districts. This position will help guide economic revitalization efforts, strengthen small business development and retention, and promote investment in Georgia’s downtown communities.

The Economic Development Director plans, directs, and implements economic development initiatives for the City of Stone Mountain to promote business growth, redevelopment, tourism, and investment. The position oversees strategic economic development programs, business recruitment and retention efforts, redevelopment initiatives, and marketing strategies that strengthen the City’s economic base.

This position also provides staff support and operational oversight for the City’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and supervises the Tourism/Main Street Manager to ensure coordination of tourism, downtown revitalization, and Main Street program initiatives.

The Director serves as a key advisor to the City Manager on economic development matters and works collaboratively with local, regional, and state partners to advance economic opportunities for the community.

The Tourism Manager serves as the City’s lead professional for tourism development and destination management. The position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating tourism programs and projects that enhance the visitor experience, support economic development, and strengthen the City’s brand. The role includes oversight of tourism marketing, special events, heritage initiatives, and the future visitor center and municipal museum.

The Business Development Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing a pipeline development strategy, screening loan applicant leads, confirming eligibility, meeting prospective clients to describe loan products, provide individual business coaching to support application preparation, package loan applications in cloud-based origination platform, SPARK, input data into Streak CRM, review and prepare application files for underwriting, coordinate annual training academies and occasional workshops, support data collection and maintenance and providing additional support needs when necessary.

The City of Locust Grove is seeking a qualified and motivated person to take on the role of Main Street Program Manager. Our program is going on its third year of certification and is currently working to regain its Certified Local Government status in Historic Preservation. This program has a budget over $1.2 million per year satisfied mainly by Hotel/Motel Tax revenues and is currently centered on a long-term DDA project to expand the existing Downtown under the Heart of Locust Grove Plan, currently under development. This plan will remake over 20 acres of property into an exciting destination for entertainment, dining, creative work spaces and over 700 new residential units in single-family, townhouses, and multifamily choices.

A Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Director position is currently available in the Community & Economic Development Division. This position is responsible for directing and managing downtown development initiatives focused on economic development, revitalization, marketing, and program administration. The DDA Director works closely with City leadership, the Downtown Development Authority, business owners, property owners, and community partners to promote a vibrant and sustainable downtown district.

This person in this position will assist in the development and implementation of 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. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Economic Development Manager.

The Hinesville Downtown Development Authority is accepting applications for an Executive Director. The Executive Director serves as the chief administrator for the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority (HDDA) and leads downtown redevelopment and economic development initiatives for the City of Hinesville. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and documenting HDDA programs and activities, with a strong emphasis on reinvestment, redevelopment, and placemaking in the historic downtown core.

The Development Associate supports the City of Brunswick Downtown Development Authority in advancing real estate development and redevelopment within the DDA district. This role focuses on repositioning existing DDA-owned or controlled properties, facilitating new private and public development, and driving strategic growth opportunities within the district. The position requires strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder coordination skills.

The Director of Engagement is a full-time, salaried position responsible for fulfilling our mission by managing NewTown’s relationships with outside partners and the general public, primarily using placemaking and communications strategies.  This position plans and manages events, maintains Macon’s national Main Street accreditation, and leads marketing and public relations strategies. This employee is responsible for managing NewTown’s brand and public image, overseeing the Main Street Macon volunteer board, and planning events that drive foot traffic to downtown Macon in support of local businesses. Ultimately, this position is charged with enhancing the everyday downtown experience.

This position is responsible for assisting the Downtown Development Director with strategic communication and marketing of downtown development initiatives within the central business district. Under supervision of the Downtown Development Director, the employee works with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to assist with program objectives, such as community education, public engagement, and clear communication of policies, along with the development of marketing strategies for those areas. This program will be designed to promote, enhance, conserve, monitor, and improve downtown. Additionally, this position will offer communication-driven support programming for downtown businesses.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate revitalization efforts throughout the City, utilizing the National Main Street program strategies. The Director is also responsible for economic development, special events and overseeing various grants.

POSITION CONTEXT:

The position is a full-time exempt position requiring attendance at meetings and/or events outside of regular business hours including weekends.

The City of Milledgeville is hiring for the position of Main Street Director.  Interested and qualified candidates must submit a city of Milledgeville employment application which can be found on this website under Departments/Human Resources.  Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resource Director at hr@milledgevillega.us  This job posting will close on Friday, November

The Outreach/Marketing and Training/Events Coordinator will play a dual role in supporting the Office of Downtown Development. Under the supervision of the Director, this position will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of both virtual and in-person training events. In addition, the role will oversee the office’s social media presence, creating and managing content that enhances community engagement and strengthens the organization’s brand.

The City of Lyons is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through effective urban planning and community development initiatives. Our mission is to create a sustainable and vibrant environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration within our community.

Summary

We are seeking a Development Director to join our team in Lyons. In this pivotal role, you will lead strategic planning and implementation of development projects that align with the city’s vision. Your expertise will be crucial in driving data-informed decisions that enhance community services and infrastructure. This position will collaborate closely with the city government, Lyons Development Authority, Lyons Better Hometown Board, and Georgia Mainstreet Program to spearhead initiatives that promote sustainable economic growth and enhance the quality of life for the residents and visitors to Lyons, Georgia

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