This position manages event and promotions functions for the City of Avondale Estates and its Downtown Development Authority (DDA)’ and assists the DDA Executive Director in economic development activities.

This position provides staff support to The Downtown Development Authority Board and the Industrial Development Authority Board and is responsible for the development and implementation of economic developmental plans, programs and services both commercial and industrial and for developing and coordinating the activity of a Main Street program for the City of St. Marys. As a municipal organization, the City of St. Marys is an emergency provider of services. Some emergency situations, including weather related emergencies, may necessitate City of St. Marys employees to assist in areas of work which may not be directly related to the employees specific job function, but which will be within the physical capabilities, training, and skills of the employee.

NewTown Loans’ portfolio manager will be responsible for monitoring the health of the overall loan portfolio, developing relationships will current loan holders to determine payment solutions or support needs when necessary, and administering all loan payment servicing.

NewTown Loans’ Business Consultant will be responsible for providing one-on-one coaching services to potential and current loan applicants and coordinating the range of support programs NewTown Loans offers to serve Macon-Bibb’s small business and real estate development communities, with a special focus on Black entrepreneurs and developers.  The Business Consultant will work with applicants and the Director of Loan Operations to facilitate successful loan applications and also coordinate with the Portfolio Manager to provide ongoing support to NewTown’s loan holders.

The Downtown Development Director coordinates, manages and facilitates the downtown
development activities for the City of Stone Mountain. In Stone Mountain the Downtown
Development Authority serves as the coordinating organization for the Main Street program.
Responsibilities include the development, coordination, administration, documentation and
implementation of plans and policies adopted by the Board of Directors of the DDA for
downtown revitalization. The Director initiates and coordinates a wide range of projects and
activities and provides a communication link among various stakeholders and organizations,
including but not limited to all levels of government and subcommittees of the DDA and the
Livable Centers Initiatives (LCI).

Do you have exceptional organizational skills and love planning memorable events? The City of Newnan Main Street event program has been active in the community for 38 years and has a reputation of excellence. The Special Events Coordinator supports and organizes fun filled events for the City of Newnan, ensuring event-related tasks are delivered in a professional manner in accordance with organizational goals. If this matches your career goals, we would love to have you join our team as a Special Events Coordinator.

The City of Woodbury is hiring a part-time Main Street Director. This position will be responsible for management of the Main Street Program (MSP) in coordination with
the Woodbury Development Authority (WDA).

The city of Perry’s Downtown Manager is responsible for the oversight and coordination of economic and community development activities in the Perry Downtown Development District (“District”). Primary amongst these activities is the oversight and coordination of both the Main Street Advisory Board (MSAB) and Perry Downtown Development Authority (DDA). This very public position involves extensive interaction with downtown property owners, businesses, and partners and serves as the primary liaison and service conduit between these stakeholder groups and the MSAB, DDA, City elected officials, and departments.

The City of Perry’s Main Street Coordinator is responsible for the review and coordination of
economic development activities related to the Perry Downtown Development District and
fulfilling pertinent Main Street Program requirements of the Perry Main Street program. The
position involves extensive interaction with downtown development partners, stakeholders and
volunteer groups; review and evaluation of programs related to the Main Street approach and
program of work; planning, coordination, and reporting on all downtown program management
activities and events; and use of marketing and relationship-building as integral foundations for
downtown economic development.

This position will help to develop, promote and implement production and support for activities and services provided by the Dahlonega Main Street Program and the City of Dahlonega. It provides support for the Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority (DDA) including but not limited to administrative support, coordination of select projects, a comprehensive calendar of special events, volunteer management activities, and any other responsibilities deemed appropriate.

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 President and CEO of Uptown Columbus, Inc., which includes the Business Improvement District and Whitewater Management LLC, will provide direction and leadership to fulfill the organization’s mission. With guidance from the Board of Directors, the President & CEO supervises, directs and manages the day-to-day business and management of each organization and makes the necessary decisions for effective and efficient management of the organization.

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The purpose of this position is to improve quality of life in the City of Rome’s and Floyd County’s core, including the management of the daily operations of the Downtown Development programs. Successful performance will result in economic development and assure full utilization of the downtown and historic areas as an aesthetic, recreational, historical, cultural, and economic resource.

The Hinesville Downtown Development Authority is accepting applications for an Executive Director.  The primary responsibility of the Executive Director to the HDDA is to manage the development, execution, implementation, conceptual planning, and documentation of the Downtown Development Authority activities in the City of Hinesville, Georgia.

The City of Eatonton is seeking a Main Street Program Manager. The Main Street Program manager coordinates activity within a downtown revitalization program, which utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development. The position reports to the City Administrator. The Main Street Board provides overall work plans, procedures, goals, objectives and strategies for the Manager in conjunction with the City Administrator. Salary is negotiable based upon experience.

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This position is responsible for the upkeep, promotion, and operation of the Main Street Program as defined by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Classic Main Streets Program Memorandum of Understanding and the Georgia Main Street Program Standards for Accreditation. This position coordinates marketing initiatives, Main Street events and other general City events, fundraising initiatives, and volunteer program recruitment, retention and project coordination.

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. This position is responsible for directing the city’s Main Street Program to
benefit residents and businesses of downtown Madison.

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.
Responsibilities:
• Downtown Development Authority Director works with the Downtown
Development Authority and other authorities to attract new economic
development to the city and downtown area.
• Main Street Director coordinates activity within a downtown revitalization
program, which utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for
downtown economic development.
• Community Coordinator is responsible for facilitating, promoting, and ensuring
community activity planning and development and negotiating and monitoring
community initiatives to secure and monitor opportunities for community
development.

The Downtown (Main Street) Manager will be responsible for managing and facilitating the Downtown corridor of the City of Fairburn’s revitalization initiatives to include the Main Street program, Creative Placemaking Strategy and Living Centers Initiative (LCI).

The Main Street Manager facilitates collaboration among municipal departments, as well as between the City and public and private partners in downtown Fairburn, with a focus on the Downtown District.  The Main Street Manager oversees the operations of the City of Fairburn’s Main Street Program.  Work involves assisting local merchants through promotion, beautification, and coordination; speaking on behalf of the Main Street; promoting local businesses on a local, regional, and state level; disseminating information to the media through press releases; responding to citizen inquiries, complaints, and concerns; writing promotional material for magazines or educational brochures; and oversee, plan, design and produce all events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits and oversight of the downtown area’s revitalization, economic, and cultural efforts. The candidate must have working knowledge of City functions, coupled with public relations skills. The Main Street Manager is an advocate for the downtown district and acts as a liaison to businesses, property owners, governmental officials and staff, community organizations, and others.

Are you a talented economic development professional with municipal real estate experience in historic communities, or know someone who is?  Does the idea of being an integral part of a dynamic team in an award-winning university community in the mountains of the southeast appeal? If so, and preservation-based economic development is a passion of yours, applying as the Executive Director of the City of Dahlonega, Georgia’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) might be an effective use of your time. Only ten years old, past leadership took our Main Street program literally center stage through creativity, perseverance and strong community support. One of less than one hundred Great American Main Street communities nationwide, we are now looking for motivated, exceptional talent to serve this vital role and take us even further… Read more here