Main Street Program Coordinator

City-of-Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Valdosta is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee the Main Street Program and Central Valdosta Development Authority (CVDA). The role emphasizes coordination of events, marketing efforts, and community relations to revitalize downtown Valdosta.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of marketing, event planning, budgeting, and strong written and oral communication skills. Bachelor's degree preferred, with 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in marketing, event coordination or related field.
• Knowledge of Main Street Program policies and procedures is preferred.
• Experience in marketing, public relations or social media is advantageous.
• Budget management and basic accounting experience are desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations of the Main Street Program and CVDA as assigned.
• Develop and conduct public awareness and educational programs for the downtown district.
• Assist in implementing work plans and managing program administration tasks.
• Serve as liaison with downtown businesses and local/state agencies.
• Support event planning, vendor bookings, and volunteer recruitment.
• Maintain program records, budgets, meeting materials, and minutes.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Public relations

Event planning

Budget management

Volunteer administration

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in marketing, social media, event coordination and basic accounting

Tools

Office software

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.