Downtown Activation and Placemaking Coordinator

Texas Downtown; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Downtown in Garland, Texas seeks a dedicated professional to drive downtown activation and placemaking initiatives. The role collaborates across City departments and with community stakeholders to plan, develop, implement, and manage public space enhancements, public art projects, events, and other creative activations in Downtown Garland.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, a creative problem solver, and highly organized, capable of turning ideas into engaging experiences

Qualifications

• Proactive self-starter
• Creative problem solver
• Highly organized professional
• Ability to turn ideas into engaging experiences
• Strong multi-project and stakeholder management in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and manage public space enhancements, public art projects, events, and other creative activations in Downtown Garland.
• Develop dynamic programming and passive placemaking experiences that encourage people to gather, explore, and spend more time in Downtown Garland.

Job description

• Downtown Activation and Placemaking Coordinator

Downtown Activation and Placemaking Coordinator

Working collaboratively across City departments and with a wide range of community stakeholders, the Coordinator facilitates the planning, development, implementation, and management of public space enhancements, public art projects, events, and other creative activations. The role develops both dynamic programming and passive placemaking experiences that encourage people to gather, explore, and spend more time in Downtown Garland.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, creative problem solver, and highly organized professional who can turn ideas into engaging experiences while effectively managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.