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Downtown Development Director

Watkinsville


Listing Summary

APPOINTMENT: Full-Time Exempt

SALARY: $57,517.17

BENEFITS:

  • Employer-provided medical, dental, and vision insurance; 75% premium covered by city
  • 9 paid city holidays
  • Accrued vacation & sick leave
  • Flex Time
  • After one year, eligible for 3% match to 457(b) tax deferred compensation retirement plan

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for directing the city’s Downtown Development program.

MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Manages all administrative operations; performs general office duties, including creating and maintaining files, typing correspondence, and meeting regularly with Downtown business owners, partners, and prospects.
  • Develops and implements strategies and programs to retain and recruit businesses for the purposes of economic restructuring.
  • Develops marketing materials and programs to promote Downtown businesses, entertainment opportunities, etc.
  • Attends Downtown and city events.
  • Plans and coordinates special programs and events focusing on Downtown usage, commerce and development, the recruitment of volunteers, preparing press releases, and ordering supplies and materials.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with business leaders, community groups, and Downtown partners.
  • Conducts monthly meetings with the Downtown Development Authority; supports the implementation of strategies from these meetings and keeps Board members informed on progress of special projects.
  • Assists with historic preservation efforts.
  • Coordinates efforts to increase tourism within the Downtown area.
  • Participates in required training.
  • Plans, promotes, implements, develops, and evaluates policies, projects, and programs that spur Downtown growth and enhance economic development.
  • Develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory of available buildings and sites in the downtown area for economic development purposes.
  • Attends City Council meetings and makes regular reports.
  • Researches, prepares, and writes grant applications.
  • Procures grants, donations, and other funding necessary to successfully accomplish Downtown goals and objectives.
  • Develops and conducts public awareness programs.
  • Assists property owners with the leasing and/or redevelopment of available commercial and residential space in the Downtown District.
  • Creates and supports city codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations vital to the success and growth of Downtown.
  • Organizes public/private partnerships to enhance Downtown Development program success.
  • Coordinates the work of contractors and/or volunteers.
  • Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

  • Knowledge of community development principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of business recruitment and retention principles.
  • Knowledge of marketing principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
  • Skill in problem solving.
  • Skill in prioritizing and planning.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The City Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:

Guidelines include grant requirements, program policies and procedures, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:

  • The work consists of varied program management and community development duties. The need to coordinate with varied stakeholders contributes to the complexity of the position.
  • The purpose of this position is to direct the city’s Downtown Development program. Successful performance contributes to the positive growth and development to the city’s Downtown area.

CONTACTS:

  • Contacts are typically with coworkers, elected and appointed officials, business owners, representatives of other community groups, and members of the general public.
  • Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
  • The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

  • None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in business administration, urban planning, marketing, public administration, or a similar field.
  • 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 two to three years.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

 

 

Listing ends on:

8/2/2024