Main Street Manager

The Main Street Manager position is an exciting opportunity located within the Administration Building in Texas, offering a full-time role with an annual salary of $48,000. This role is deeply embedded in the heart of economic development and community enhancement, focusing on the revitalization and management of the downtown or "Main Street District."

The employer behind this opportunity is a local government body or municipal department that oversees the Main Street program, primarily aimed at fostering economic growth, improving urban environments, and creating vibrant community spaces in downtown areas. The entity focuses on partnership development among local businesses, government officials, nonprofits, and residents to boost the economic sustainability and overall attractiveness of the downtown district. This role is strategic and operational, requiring a blend of community engagement, economic development expertise, and marketing savvy.

As the Main Street Manager, you will be responsible for orchestrating a wide range of duties designed to foster downtown revitalization. Duties include developing and executing strategies to attract and retain businesses, supporting economic vitality, coordinating promotional campaigns and downtown events to enhance community engagement and visitor attraction, and promoting historic preservation aligned with local zoning and community visions. You will collaborate with various stakeholders including business owners, architects, urban planners, and government officials, advocating policies that support the revitalization goals.

Beyond business and economic development, the role encompasses significant responsibilities in program administration. This includes managing staff, volunteers, and interns, preparing detailed reports for governing bodies such as the Board of Directors and City Council, monitoring program effectiveness, and adapting strategies to meet evolving community needs. You will also be responsible for budget preparation and fiscal management for the Main Street program, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently for maximum impact.

The role goes further to involve active community engagement, building strong relationships with residents, nonprofits, schools, universities, and various organizations to foster broad-based support and participation. Volunteer coordination, fundraising pursuits including corporate sponsorships and grants, and organizing events that celebrate and promote the Main Street District are integral parts of the job.

This position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends to oversee events and special projects, along with physical requirements such as frequent walking within the downtown area and occasional lifting related to event setup. The work environment spans office settings and outdoor site visits.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in downtown revitalization or a related field, hold a bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Business Administration, Economic Development, Public Administration, or a related field, and possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Strong leadership, communication, marketing, and organizational skills are essential, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.

The full-time nature of the position is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave, underlining the employer’s commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.