Main Street Program Coordinator
Company: City of Valdosta
Location: Valdosta
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: This position is
responsible for coordinating assigned operations of the city's Main
Street Program, including the Central Valdosta Development
Authority (CVDA). · Assists in developing and conducting public
awareness and educational programs designed to create awareness of
the downtown district and of program goals and objectives. ·
Assists in the implementation of a work plan based on program goals
and objectives. · Performs program administration functions,
including purchasing, record management, budget development and
report preparation. · Serves as a resource for and a liaison with
downtown building and business owners. · Assists in building and
maintaining working relationships with local and state agencies,
business associations, schools, local non-profit groups, civic
groups and the news media. · Assists in the identification of
resources, partners and interest groups that can help with downtown
revitalization. · Assists in coordinating the activities of the
Main Street and CVDA committees; serves a liaison between
committees to ensure the synchronization of efforts; assists in the
implementation of work plans. · Assists in assessing and developing
the capacity of businesses in the downtown to coordinate joint
improvement activities, including physical improvements, improved
business practices, promotional events, advertising campaigns,
parking management and business recruitment. · Books food trucks,
vendors, and entertainment for events. · Attends and serves as POC
for Main Street events as assigned. · Maintains systems to track
the progress of the downtown program, including inventory of
downtown businesses and available spaces. · Provides administrative
support for Central Valdosta Development Authority Board and
committee meetings; prepares meeting materials; schedules meetings;
attends meetings and records minutes. · Manages the Main Street
Program webpage and social media platforms. · Assists in the
recruitment of program volunteers. · Performs related duties.
Requirements: · Knowledge of Main Street Program policies and
procedures. · Knowledge of marketing and public relations
principles and practices. · Knowledge of event planning principles.
· Knowledge of budget management principles. · Knowledge of
volunteer administration principles. · Skill in cultivating
professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders. · Skill
in problem solving. · Skill in the use of computers and job-related
software programs. · Skill in researching and preparing related
reports. · Skill in interpersonal relations. · Skill in oral and
written communication. · Bachelor’s degree and/or experience and/or
knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with
completion of specialized training in marketing, social media,
event coordination and basic accounting. Bachelor’s degree is
preferred, but not required. · Sufficient experience to understand
the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position
usually associated with the completion of an
apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one
to two years.
Keywords: City of Valdosta, Albany , Main Street Program Coordinator, Administration, Clerical , Valdosta, Georgia
