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 implementation of 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 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 with the need of 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/or promotion of tourism preferred.

· Graphic design experience a plus.

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 15, 2023.

The City of Walterboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Events management: 3 years (Required)
• economic development, marketing, promotion of tourism: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person