Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Directs the downtown revitalization projects. Coordinates downtown organizations in the promotion, planning, economic/historical development, and community activities. Markets downtown properties to interested parties. Work with downtown property owners in the improvements of their properties. Supervises other staff in beautification, landscaping and improvements in downtown area. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with community organizations and property owners related to downtown improvements, activities, and events.
• Assist property owners and tenants with building improvement projects.
• Coordinates downtown revitalization activities and historical preservation planning;
• Coordinates business development and business recruitment for the City;
• Assists in economic development in downtown area;
• Coordinates community promotions including tourism, economic development and City services. 
• Coordinates promotional activities for downtown, including sales promotions, special events such as parades or Christmas lighting, printed materials and on-going public relations.
• Represents the City in statewide main street program activities.
• Works with public and private sector organizations in beautification, landscaping and public improvement projects;
• Develops funding support, prepares grant applications, and administers grants;
• Coordinates tax abatement activities;
• Coordinates use of Beeville Community Center;
• Work with BEIC in façade improvement grant projects and follow through with funding reimbursements requests; 
• Observes all safety rules and procedures; and
• Performs other duties as may be required.

ESSENTIAL WORK HABIT:

• Regular and consistent attendance in a workplace environment.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required 

• Knowledge of public relations, communication methods, and fund-raising activities.
• Ability to: speak publicly and to make presentations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; develop and maintain working relationships with other employees, other city departments, community organizations, and the general public; operate a personal computer using standard word processing and spreadsheet software packages; and perform all administrative functions associated with scheduling, planning, and executing events. 
• General knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and functions of involved city departments.

MINIMUM REQUIRES FOR EMPLOYMENT

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION

• Valid TX Driver’s License   
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, marketing, public relations/communications, OR related field with professional experience in marketing, economic development,
• Main Street Program, historical planning, and/or public relations or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. 
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background investigation 
• Operate standard office equipment including copier and fax
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic Computer knowledge