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Wauchula Main Street Program
Executive Director/CRA Coordinator

Applications are being accepted for the position of Main Street Wauchula Executive Director, responsible for coordinating revitalization activities utilizing the Main Street Four-Point Approach. Applicants should have related education and/or experience in several or all of the following areas: marketing, volunteer management, project management, or small business development/recruitment. Experience with historic preservation, planning, economic development, retailing, design, and/or nonprofit management a plus. Must be entrepreneurial, energetic, well organized, and able to work well with others.

The selected person will also serve as the Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Coordinator working closely with the Wauchula City Commission, the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Council. Must be knowledgeable of CRA program laws and regulations, Master Plan development and implementation and project funding sources.

Excellent communication skills, project management skills and computer skills are required. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Desktop Publishing, Quickbooks and Total Info Database or similar programs is essential.

Salary range is $35,000 to $45,000 based on qualifications.
For a full job description go to: cityofwauchula.com Send resume, cover letter, salary expectations, and 3 references to by Friday, October 10 2008, 5:00PM:

City of Wauchula
Attn. Olivia Minshew
225 East Main Street
Wauchula, FL 33873

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Main Street Director
Haines City, Florida

Nature of Work
The Main Street Director is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Main Street Program to assist with downtown revitalization and business development efforts in Haines City's Main Street District. The director is familiar with and utilizes the National Main Street Four Point Approach: Organization, Design, Promotions, and Economic Restructuring as the program’s fundamental organizational framework.

Critical elements of the director's initial activities include economic redevelopment of historic downtown, securing sponsors and increasing memberships.

The full-time position requires a self-motivated, take charge manager, with multidimensional skills and experience. Essential elements of this position include positive people skills and the personality to build strong relationships with businesses, community groups, churches, residents and local government, as well as the ability to successfully fundraise through partnership building, grant writing, and securing sponsor donations.

The director reports to and works directly with the Main Street Board of Directors, coordinating select projects, special events, fundraising initiatives, volunteer management activities and any other responsibilities deemed appropriate. The director will be responsible to keep accurate accounting of Main Street finances, including payable and receivable accounts, grant income and expense, and special fundraising activities. Essential elements of this position include establishing good rapport, communications and partnerships with other organizations, committees, elected officials, governmental agencies and the media.

Minimum Qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involving development and revitalization of the economic and business community; knowledge of grant programs, including grant management principles and techniques to attain desired economical and efficient results; ability to exercise sound professional judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, the business community and the general public; ability to communicate effectively with the public at all levels; ability to perform public relation duties in a manner conducive to maintaining and enhancing the image and reputation of the Main Street program and the City of Haines City.

Training and Experience Experience managing a Main Street Program strongly desired but not required. Graduate of a four-year college or university or a combination of experience and education in business/community development/historic preservation. Experience in marketing, economic development and not-for-profit organizations is highly desired. Must have excellent verbal, organizational and computer skills, including use of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, Excel, Access and Outlook.

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Main Street Manager Position - High Springs, FL

High Springs is a growing historic community of about 5,000 residents located in North Central Florida, approximately 30 minutes northwest of Gainesville. Looking for a self-motivated, take charge manager, possessing people skills with the personality to work with, and take direction from, the Board of Directors. Emphasis on economic development of our historic downtown area is critical. Must be able to build strong relationships with businesses, community groups, churches, residents and local government. Finding new and unique ways to promote the downtown as well as a successful history of fund raising, finding sponsors and building memberships. will be a primary goal. Ability to find partnerships and grants essential.

Knowledge of Main Street Program desired but not required.

Graduate of a four-year college or university or possess a combination of experience and education in business/community development/historic preservation. Experience in marketing, government, economic development and not-for-profit organizations highly desired. Must have excellent verbal, organizational and computer skills.

Proficiency in using Quickbooks, Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, Excel, Access, Outlook and ACT required. Ability to handle public speaking essential.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to: Lucie@GradyHouse.com. You may also mail information to:
Lucie Regensdorf
President, Community Development Corporation
c/o Grady House Bed & Breakfast
420 NW 1st Avenue
High Springs, FL 32643