Downtown Development & Marketing Assistant Director

City of St Joseph; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Northville is seeking an Assistant Director to provide professional planning, marketing, administration and support to the Executive Director and the DDA Board. The role requires coordinating committees, promoting downtown development and handling reports and invoices.

The position works with merchants, property owners and public officials to advance DDA goals, with a five-day schedule and occasional extra hours for events and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Communications or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in planning/marketing/administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning, marketing, administration and support to the Executive Director and the DDA Board.
• Attend and support DDA committees and coordinate marketing activities.
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes and board packets.
• Maintain DDA website and coordinate special events.
• Prepare weekly invoices and liaise with Finance.
• Interact with downtown merchants, public officials and the public to advance DDA goals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Oral & written communication

Public relations

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Communications or related field

Tools

SiteBuilder

Job description

City of Northville is seeking an Assistant Director to provide professional planning, marketing, administration and support to the Executive Director and the DDA Board. The role requires coordinating committees, promoting downtown development and handling reports and invoices.

The position works with merchants, property owners and public officials to advance DDA goals, with a five-day schedule and occasional extra hours for events and meetings.