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Main Street Manager/Tourism Director

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Tourism

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 destination. 
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Walterboro Wildlife Center. 
  • Responsible for securing and administering tourism-related grants. 
  • Develop materials to promote tourism, including but not limited to digital media, brochures, print ads, postcards, and billboards. 
  • Act as the City’s liaison with professional tourism organizations. 
  • Serves as Secretary of the Walterboro Tourism Commission. 
  • Coordinate seasonal downtown décor and events. 
  • 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 of 2023. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Knowledge of basic business management procedures and practices. 
  • Ability to master the Main Street Four Point Approach, policies, and procedures. 
  • Ability to stay organized while managing numerous initiatives at once. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
  • 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 performance. 
  • Ability to attend and represent the City of Walterboro to the highest standard at various conferences and meetings. 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
  • Three (3) years experience in economic development, marketing, and tourism promotion preferred. 
  • Graphic design experience is a plus.

 

The salary range starts at $60,000 with a competitive benefits package. 

How to apply: Applications are available online at www.walterborosc.org. Submit application and resume to Angela Roberson, Human Resources Specialist, City of Walterboro, 300 Hampton St., Walterboro, SC 29488. 

Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2023.