(A) The Main Street Manager shall be a person with a minimum of a high school diploma and at least two years experience in a related job. He or she would preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or have extensive experience in marketing, public relations, industrial development or a related field. Candidates for this job will demonstrate understanding of local culture and history. He or she must be willing to train and to travel as needed. He or she will demonstrate self-motivation and creativity and will present himself or herself in a businesslike manner on the job. The job will entail 20 hours per week during a six-month probationary period. If grant monies are available to fund part of the position, the hours and salary could be renegotiated.
(B) The following duties will be included in this position:
(1) Active recruitment of businesses to Main Street and throughout the city;
(2) Coordination of Main Street; activities associated with the Mountain Mushroom Festival;
(3) Serve as a liaison between area residents and city and/or county government;
(4) Writing and administration of grants which will enhance the ambiance, business climate, recreational potential and historical character of the Main Street area of city;
(5) Consultation with property owners to enhance their understanding of the historical guidelines for building renovation;
(6) Maintenance of certification as a Main Street Manager through participation in the Renaissance training program;
(7) Procurement of funding for projects through the Renaissance program and/or other similar programs;
(8) Coordination of efforts with County Development Alliance and the County Industrial Board;
(9) Regular reports to the Mayor and City Council about activities;
(10) Publicity of Main Street special events; and
(11) Recruitment and coordination of volunteers for Main Street projects.
(Prior Code, § 31.33) (Ord. 04-10, passed 9-13-2004)