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.

This person in this position supports the City’s economic development division’s services, projects, and programs. The incumbent analyzes, coordinates, and administers economic development projects and programs; the incumbent facilitates project processing and permitting for local businesses; the incumbent maintains and analyzes economic trends from City’s business license and business retention and expansion program databases; and the incumbent  serves as a resource to other City staff, outside agencies, and the general public in answering questions, providing information and assistance, and resolving problems. This person also oversees the Mainstreet efforts by planning and direct supervision of the Mainstreet Coordinator.

The City of Forsyth is accepting applications for Main Street DDA Coordinator. Qualified applicants should download an application at www.cityofforsyth.net and submit applications and resume to Cody Ellis via hand delivery at 28 E Main Street or via email to cellis@cityofforsyth.com or mailed to City of Forsyth, PO Box 1447, Forsyth, GA 31029.

The team at the City of Pelham is looking for candidates to fill the position of Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Director / Main Street Program Director. The City of Pelham is a small rural South Georgia community, rich in tradition and committed to community growth and making it one of the best in the region. The job opening plays a vital role in the economic development and revitalization of the City. Submit a cover letter, resume to donnapelhamga@yahoo.com

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The Main Street Manager coordinates activity within a downtown revitalization program which utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development. The Manager is responsible for the development, conduct, execution, and documentation of the DDA and the Main Street Program. The director is the principal on-site staff person responsible for coordinating all program activities locally as well as for representing the community regionally and nationally as appropriate. Read Full Job Description.

The Dublin Downtown Development Authority is seeking a driven, energetic, entrepreneurial, and well-organized leader to serve as its full-time Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for coordinating downtown revitalization activities in Dublin, Georgia, utilizing the Main Street Approach™.
The Executive Director oversees downtown investment projects, historic rehabilitation and financial incentives, community partnerships, business relations, and the operation of four public facilities including: Theatre Dublin, the Dublin Carnegie, Market on Madison, and Bicentennial Plaza. Executive Director Dublin DDA full description here.

The Toccoa Main Street Manager exercises responsibility for the administration of the Toccoa Main Street Program affecting business and property owners, and involves the development and documentation of a comprehensive revitalization program for Main Street Toccoa. Implements grant programs, develop awareness and educational programs and economic strategies, advise merchants and property/business owners, and coordinates beautification and grant-related projects. Reports to the Community Development Director. Read full Job Description.

The Manchester Development Authority in the magic up and coming city of Manchester Georgia is actively seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as our Executive Director.  Please email your resume to martymitchell@windstream.net. Read full description here.