Main Street Program Coordinator

City of Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Valdosta seeks a proactive Program Coordinator to lead the Main Street Program and the Central Valdosta Development Authority (CVDA) initiatives in downtown Valdosta. You will develop public awareness campaigns, implement work plans, manage records and budgets, and serve as a liaison to downtown stakeholders, businesses, schools and nonprofit groups.

You will coordinate committees, recruit volunteers, book food trucks and entertainment for events, maintain the program's website and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Main Street Program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of marketing and public relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of event planning principles.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Knowledge of volunteer administration principles.
• Skill in cultivating professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in researching and preparing related reports.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in marketing, social media, event coordination or accounting.
• Experience typical of apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned operations of the Main Street Program and CVDA.
• Assist in developing and conducting public awareness programs.
• Assist in implementing work plans and managing budgets.
• Serve as a liaison with downtown building and business owners and with local/state agencies.
• Coordinate activities of Main Street and CVDA committees and track program progress.
• Recruit volunteers and manage event logistics including vendors and entertainment.
• Maintain program records, inventory of downtown businesses, and spaces.
• Manage the Main Street webpage and social media platforms.
• Prepare meeting materials and minutes for CVDA meetings.

Skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Tools

MS Office

Social media tools

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for coordinating assigned operations of the city's Main Street Program, including the Central Valdosta Development Authority (CVDA).

• Assists in developing and conducting public awareness and educational programs designed to create awareness of the downtown district and of program goals and objectives.
• Assists in the implementation of a work plan based on program goals and objectives.
• Performs program administration functions, including purchasing, record management, budget development and report preparation.
• Serves as a resource for and a liaison with downtown building and business owners.
• Assists in building and maintaining working relationships with local and state agencies, business associations, schools, local non-profit groups, civic groups and the news media.
• Assists in the identification of resources, partners and interest groups that can help with downtown revitalization.
• Assists in coordinating the activities of the Main Street and CVDA committees; serves a liaison between committees to ensure the synchronization of efforts; assists in the implementation of work plans.
• Assists in assessing and developing the capacity of businesses in the downtown to coordinate joint improvement activities, including physical improvements, improved business practices, promotional events, advertising campaigns, parking management and business recruitment.
• Books food trucks, vendors, and entertainment for events.
• Attends and serves as POC for Main Street events as assigned.
• Maintains systems to track the progress of the downtown program, including inventory of downtown businesses and available spaces.
• Provides administrative support for Central Valdosta Development Authority Board and committee meetings; prepares meeting materials; schedules meetings; attends meetings and records minutes.
• Manages the Main Street Program webpage and social media platforms.
• Assists in the recruitment of program volunteers.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Main Street Program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of marketing and public relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of event planning principles.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Knowledge of volunteer administration principles.
• Skill in cultivating professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in researching and preparing related reports.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or experience and/or knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in marketing, social media, event coordination and basic accounting. Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.