What are the responsibilities and job description for the Downtown Coordinator position at City of West Plains?
Are you passionate about fostering vibrant downtown communities? The City of West Plains is seeking a dynamic and innovative Downtown Coordinator to lead our downtown revitalization efforts. This position will oversee a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the economic vitality, historic preservation, and visual appeal of our downtown district. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and bring new energy to a growing area, this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the Main Street 4-Point Approach in partnership with the West Plains Downtown Revitalization, Inc. (Downtown Board).
- Coordinate streetscape improvements, beautification projects, and historic preservation initiatives.
- Promote downtown events, festivals, and activities to attract visitors and residents.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to support business retention, recruitment, and economic development programs.
- Foster partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and public agencies.
- Draft and enforce policies related to historic preservation and downtown development.
- Secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising initiatives.
- Maintain and enhance downtown marketing efforts, including websites and social media platforms.
- Represent downtown revitalization efforts at local, state, and national levels.
Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in commercial district management, economics, small business development, public administration, historic preservation, or grant administration.
- Knowledge of downtown development challenges and opportunities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Canva, and social media tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the heart of West Plains. You'll work alongside dedicated community members, city officials, and business leaders to shape a downtown district that is thriving, welcoming, and steeped in history. Be a catalyst for change. Join us in transforming downtown West Plains into a hub of culture, commerce, and community!
Salary and Benefits:
- The Downtown Coordinator has a salary range of $20.68 - $28.83 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
- A comprehensive benefit package is also offered, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverages offered at zero cost to the employee, with dependent coverage offered at the employee’s cost.
- Missouri Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS) which is fully funded by the City (no cost to employee) with vesting after 5 years.
- Voluntary participation in Vision, Cafeteria Plan IRS Section 125, Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plans, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Supplemental Life, Accident, Cancer coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Generous paid time off (PTO) program in which new employees receive eight hours of PTO per pay period.
To Apply:
To be considered for employment, you must submit a completed City of West Plains application. Applications are available online at www.westplains.gov. Completed applications and resumes may be emailed to Human Resources or delivered in-person to City Hall. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment or post-offer testing, including but not limited to, drug and alcohol screening, thorough background investigation, credit check and medical examination.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.68 - $28.83 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $29