Main Street Economic Development Director

MAIN STREET/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Job Description
REPORTS TO: City Manager
DEPARTMENT: Administration
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time regular
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DATE APPROVED: October 8, 2024 LAST CHANGED: October 8, 2024
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate revitalization efforts throughout the City, utilizing the National Main Street program strategies. The Director is also responsible for economic development, special events and overseeing various grants.
POSITION CONTEXT:
The position is a full-time exempt position requiring attendance at meetings and/or events outside of regular business hours including weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assists with the development and implementation of strategies to attract businesses to the City;
• Meets with prospective clients; conveys City's economic development practices and principles;
• Identifies potential short and long term economic development opportunities;
• Manages the Main Street Advisory Board and all related administrative functions such as budget development and accounting, as well as preparing reports when necessary;
• Insures compliance of local National Main Street Program through the Four Point Approach with the State program office;
• Grant Administration
o Research and apply for grants which support city wide building and improvement projects, and programs;
o Coordinate required activities associated with received grants;
o Monitor compliance with grant specifications;
o Provide reports and documentation as required by grant organization;
• Recruits’ volunteers to assist with implementing Four Point Main Street Strategy;
• Implements marketing strategies that will encourage business development and retain existing businesses;
• Assists property owners with physical improvement projects;
• Prepares reports, expenditures, purchasing, record keeping and inventory management;
• Assists tenants and property owners with and problems and concerns;
• Builds strong relationships with local businesses and local associations;

MAIN STREET/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Job Description
• Composes marketing materials for promoting the City of Hampton;
• Engages small business owners and community organizations in economic development activities;
• Plans and coordinates strategies to implement economic development in the City; and designs strategies to attract appropriate quality businesses to the City;
• Maintains an inventory of available properties and buildings in throughout the City;
• Manages and coordinates the Enterprise Zone;
• Manages Public/Private Partnerships;
• Works with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Downtown Merchant Association and other related agencies;
• Coordinate city wide Livable Cities Initiative (LCI) building/ improvement projects with the Community Development Department and provide progress reports as required;
• Maintain current city certifications and designations such as, but not limited too Main Street and Certified Local Government (CLG);
• Develops and implements departmental budget; monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with approved budget;
• Manages Train Depot rentals and other City property where applicable;
• Coordinates Special Events Registration approval, including film and production activities with City Hall; and
• Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Knowledge of National Main Street Program principles and goals;
• Knowledge of general business principles;
• Knowledge of economic development and business retention and recruitment;
• Knowledge of the City's operations, zoning ordinances and land use plans;
• Skill in dealing with both public and private enterprises;
• Skill in operating modem office equipment;
• Skill in oral and written communication;
• Ability to network and develop relationships with real estate and site selection professionals; Ability to research, compose and submit grant applications and implement;
• Ability to schedule, organize, and execute assigned tasks and understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to accurately record and transfer data from one source to another, and maintain strict confidentiality.

MAIN STREET/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree related to economic development or equivalent education required; three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in Economic Development field; experience with the National Main Street.Program desired; must possess valid State of Georgia driver's license; equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Duties are performed primarily in an office setting and involves occasional light lifting.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• This position will require occasional travel.
• This position will have frequent contact with senior management, co-workers, elected officials, vendors, contractors, developers, local and state government agencies, news media, business and community leaders, and the general public.
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Contacts typically occur in order to give and exchange information, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and provide services.
EQUIPMENT USED:
? General office equipment including computer, scanner, printer, copier and telephone.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description does not constitute an employment contract. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

If interested in this position, please submit your resume to: careers@hamptonga.gov