Downtown Development Manager

City of Randleman; Randleman (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Randleman seeks a dynamic Downtown Development Manager to lead signature downtown events, build community partnerships, and drive economic revitalization.

You will work with the Downtown Advisory Board to implement strategies and align initiatives with municipal planning, library, and parks programs. This role reports to the Community Services Director and offers a pathway to official Main Street designation.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management or municipal planning.
• Familiarity with NC Main Street Center approach preferred.
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Randleman’s major annual events.
• Build relationships and partnerships to secure downtown funding.
• Partner with Downtown Advisory Board to develop economic revitalization strategies.
• Guide Randleman through NC Main Street framework to achieve designation.
• Report to the Community Services Director to align downtown initiatives with municipal services.
• Serve as liaison for downtown businesses, investors, volunteers, and tourism partners.

Skills

Event management

Municipal planning

Economic development

Main Street administration

Public speaking

Budget management

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, marketing, urban planning

Job description

The City of Randleman is seeking a dynamic, community-minded leader to become our first Downtown Development Manager. This newly created role is designed for an energetic professional who can cultivate a thriving downtown ecosystem. You will spearhead signature community events, collaborate with local merchants, and lay the groundwork to secure official North Carolina Main Street community designation.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Leadership: Plan, coordinate, and execute Randleman’s major annual events, including the Food Truck Festival, the Summer Concert Series, and the Independence Day Fun Day celebration. The City of Randleman is seeking a manager with ideas for new special events downtown that meet the needs of the community.
• Fundraising: Build relationships and community partnerships that lead to financial contributions toward downtown initiatives.
• Strategic Growth: Partner with the newly established Downtown Advisory Board to develop and implement economic revitalization strategies.
• Main Street Progression: Guide Randleman through the NC Department of Commerce framework to achieve official Main Street community status.
• Collaborative Alignment: Report directly to the Community Services Director to align downtown initiatives with municipal planning, library services, and parks and recreation programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison for downtown business owners, property investors, volunteers, and regional tourism partners.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record in event management, municipal planning, economic development, or main street program administration.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with the NC Department of Commerce Main Street Center approach is highly preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional organization, public speaking, budget management, and volunteer coordination skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, marketing, urban planning, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

What We Offer

• The full salary range for this position is $67,517.62 - $101,276.44.
• The unique opportunity to shape a newly created role from the ground up.
• A supportive leadership structure dedicated to community enrichment and downtown growth.