Listing Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for planning, marketing, and implementing downtown development within the central business district.   Under general supervision of the Assistant to the City Manager, the Director, as a city employee, works with the Downtown Development Authority to implement program objectives, such as community education, formulation of policies, and the development of marketing strategies for those areas. The purpose of this position is to improve quality of life in the City of Rome’s and Floyd County’s core, including the management of the daily operations of the Downtown Development programs.  This program will be designed to promote, enhance, conserve, monitor, and improve downtown.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the relevant City Codes, state and federal laws governing downtown development and historic preservation.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and proficient in the use of all social media platforms
• Knowledge of administration, budgeting and basic accounting.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning, development and historic preservation.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to speak comfortably in front of large groups.
• Knowledge of and skills in grant writing and implementation regarding historic preservation and downtown development.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in public relations and marketing.
• Skill in organizing.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing statistical data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Public Relations, Business, Marketing, Political Science, or closely related field.  (Master’s Degree Preferred.)
• Five years’ experience in public downtown development.
• Experience in preparing and implementing grants related to historic preservation and downtown development preferred.
• Must possess or able to obtain the Downtown Development Professional Certification within two (2) years of employment.  Other certifications may be required over time:  Senior Downtown Development Professional and Master Downtown Development Professional.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from state of residency.

• Must possess or obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment.