Downtown Revitalization & Community Events Lead

Gfoat; Breckenridge (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Breckenridge Main Street seeks an experienced Program Coordinator to revitalize downtown, coordinate events, and manage grant-funded initiatives. You will collaborate with the City Manager and partners to promote downtown vitality, business growth, and community involvement.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or higher and proven experience in community engagement, project management, and public relations, with strong writing and marketing skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher.
• Experience in Main Street work, community engagement, economic development, project management, public relations, grant writing, or similar.
• Knowledge of local, state, and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and City policies.
• Knowledge of records management and basic bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of digital and social media marketing and graphic design.
• Skill in assessing information and prioritizing activities.
• Basic knowledge of historic building construction.

Responsibilities

• Promote ongoing public awareness of downtown events and activities.
• Foster cooperation with downtown organizations and partners.
• Promote open communication between the City and downtown stakeholders.
• Coordinate and enhance digital content to showcase the Main Street program.
• Plan and execute community events, including fundraisers.
• Coordinate participation in annual events like fall festival and Christmas parade.

Skills

Community engagement

Economic development

Project management

Public relations

Grant writing

Digital marketing

Graphic design

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Graphic design software

Social media management tools

Job description

Breckenridge Main Street seeks an experienced Program Coordinator to revitalize downtown, coordinate events, and manage grant-funded initiatives. You will collaborate with the City Manager and partners to promote downtown vitality, business growth, and community involvement.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or higher and proven experience in community engagement, project management, and public relations, with strong writing and marketing skills.