Main Street Coordinator, Willmar

Description :

  • General Information
    • Job Title:
    • Main Street Coordinator
    • Location:
      • 333 6TH ST SW STE 1
      • Willmar, MN, 56201
      • United States
    • Base Pay:
    • $18.00 - $25.00 / Hour
    • Employee Type:
    • Part-Time Non-Exempt
    • Job Category:
    • Local Government, Main Street, Planning
    • Industry:
    • Local Government, Main Street, Planning
    • Manage Others:
    • No
Description

Purpose

Performs non-supervisory technical and specialized work with primary responsibility for the administration, coordination, and networking efforts related to the Willmar Main Street program, to continue the City of Willmar as a designated Main Street Community through Main Street America & the Minnesota Main Street coordinating the program. A primary objective of this community-based effort is continued improvements to the economic vitality of Willmar’s central business district.

Organizational Relationships

Communicates with:

Internally – City Administrator, Department Directors, City Attorney, and various City staff;

Externally – City of Willmar & Kandiyohi County Economic Development Commission, Kandiyohi County Historical Society, Willmar Main Street volunteers, downtown Willmar business and property owners, business, and community leaders, 

Supervises: None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensure local Main Street efforts align with national standards to continue status as a “Main Street Designated Community.”

Coordinate & provide administrative support to the Willmar Main Street Executive Board and Sub-Committees.

Manage volunteer-recruitment, mobilization, training, and recognition/referrals for their service.

In collaboration with the Main Street Executive Board and volunteer committees,

lead efforts to develop annual, short- and long-term work plan(s) that align with the annual budget.

Work with the Executive Board to develop appropriate Main Street district revitalization strategies, partner with and augment other non-Main Street initiatives, and develop and conduct ongoing public awareness and education programs.

Coordinate with a third-party contractor (Ten17 Media) to manage website, social media, and newsletter.

Enthusiastic and charismatic social qualities to continually nurture and enhance authentic relationships with downtown property and business owners as well as other community leaders and organizations.

Coordinate and communicate with the MN Main Street state program coordinator, including quarterly district data reports, grant writing, and all other reports required by the state and national Main Street programs. 

Develop and maintain a downtown business inventory.

Advocate and coordinate policy and programmatic issues at local, state, and federal levels.

Attend continuing education and professional development courses and seminars.

Perform special projects.

Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Main Street America 4-point approach.

Knowledge of economic and community development.

Knowledge of government structure and practices.

Skills in reading maps and plans.

Skills in grant writing.

Skills in professional written and verbal communication.

Computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Ability to work with the public and civic/citizen groups.

Ability to conceptualize and develop new and improve existing community activities, projects, programs, and incentives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in community development, business/non-profit management, planning, urban studies, geography, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 2-3 years of experience in a similar position (City, EDA/EDC, or Chamber of Commerce) preferred.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with travel within/without the City to visit downtown businesses and attend meetings. Operates either a City or personal vehicle for regular transportation needs. Sits for extended periods of time. Noise in the workplace is usually quiet but may be exposed to louder noises while visiting projects downtown. Uses near vision, ability to focus, sense of touch, and hearing.  Uses fine and large motor movements at times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in community development, business/non-profit management, planning, urban studies, geography, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 2-3 years of experience in a similar position (City, EDA/EDC, or Chamber of Commerce) preferred.

Contact :


Currently, our application process does not offer applications to be filled out online. We apologize for this inconvenience. Applications and resumes can be mailed or email to the contact below. 

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For more information contact:
City of Willmar
333 Southwest 6th Street
Willmar, Minnesota  56201
Phone:  320-235-8311
Email: Sarah Swedburg
Fax:  320-235-4917

Deadline for Applying : Open until filled