Membership & Business Engagement

• Serve as the primary contact for downtown businesses

• Conduct regular business visits and outreach

• Grow and retain membership within the Downtown Collective

• Maintain clear communication with members

• Assist with onboarding and welcoming new downtown businesses

• Foster collaboration between businesses for promotions and events

• Build strong community relationships that support business retention, recruitment and overall downtown vitality

Event & District Activation

Coordinate and support downtown events, including but not limited to:

• Soup Stroll

• Foundation Plaza programming

• Pumpkin Palooza

• Deck the Downtown

• Downtown shopping promotions

• The Art of Downtown- Artwalk

Responsibilities include:

• Event planning and coordination

• Volunteer coordination

• Marketing

• Event logistics and operations

• Volunteer recruitment and retention

• Development and management of event budgets

• Creating engaging, high-quality experiences that activate downtown spaces and drive foot traffic

Marketing & Promotion

• Promote downtown as a destination for shopping, dining and special events

• Manage social media and digital communication for the Collective

• Work with businesses to promote events and campaigns

• Support collaborative marketing efforts between downtown businesses

• Manage press releases, media outreach and promotional materials

• Strengthen and maintain a cohesive downtown brand that reflects the energy and identity of the district

Economic Development Support

• Support business recruitment and retention

• Identify opportunities for downtown growth and improvement

• Track event participation and downtown engagement metrics

• Assist with grant opportunities and funding initiatives

• Help communicate downtown impact and return on investment through sales tax tracking

• Contribute to long-term strategies that strengthen economic vitality and business success downtown

Fundraising & Sponsorship Development

• Develop and manage sponsorship opportunities for downtown events and initiatives

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors and funders

• Assist with grant writing, reporting and funding applications

• Identify new funding opportunities that support the sustainability of the organization

Board & Organizational Leadership

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to implement strategic priorities

• Provide regular reports and updates on membership, events, and downtown engagement

• Support board and committee efforts related to events, marketing and membership

• Assist with the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan

• Operate with ambiguous guidance from the board of directors as the organization grows

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Assist with the development of the annual budget

• Manage event budgets and track related expenses and revenue

• Support tracking of membership dues, sponsorships and program income

Volunteer & Community Engagement

• Recruit, coordinate and retain volunteers to support downtown events and initiatives

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for community participation

Advocacy & Partnerships

• Serve as an advocate for downtown businesses and initiatives

• Build collaborative relationships with city leadership, economic development organizations, tourism and community partners

• Attend relevant community meetings and represent the Downtown Collective