Main Street Manager/Tourism Director

Main Street Manager/Tourism Director

The City of Walterboro is accepting resumes for a Main Street Manager/Tourism Director. 

Job Duties: 

• Manage all administrative aspects of the Main Street program, including purchasing, record keeping, budget development, and preparing required reports. 

• Aid and coordinate committee volunteers with implementing the Main Street Strategic Plan. 

• Act as liaison between downtown business owners and the City of Walterboro. 

• Work with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to develop a downtown redevelopment plan. 

• Responsible for promoting and marketing the City of Walterboro as a tourist, shopping, and business 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Walterboro Wildlife   

• Responsible for securing and administering tourism-related 

• Develop materials to promote tourism, including but not limited to digital media, brochures, print ads, postcards, and 

• Act as the City’s liaison with professional tourism 

• Serves as Secretary of the Walterboro Tourism Commission. 
• Coordinate the seasonal decorations & events in the downtown area.  

• Develop, manage, and market downtown events and festivals to drive business and social activity. 

• Maintain all Tourism and Main Street social media channels. 

• Manage and maintain the new tourism-based website due to launch in the fall.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic business management procedures & practices.
• Mastering the Main Street Four Point Approach, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to stay organized while managing numerous initiatives at

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
• Ability to take initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need for direct supervision. 
• Ability to adapt, learn, and utilize new skills and information to improve job

• Ability to attend and represent the City of Walterboro to the highest standard at various conferences and

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, or a related Master's degree preferred. 

• Three (3) years experience in economic development, marketing, and/or promotion of tourism 

• Graphic design experience is a plus. 

The salary range starts at $65,000 with a competitive benefits package.