special projects manager

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This classification will manage and administer special economic development activities within the City of South Fulton. This position coordinates marketing initiatives, business appointment calls, and other general City events, as well as volunteer program recruitment, retention, and project coordination.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

· Coordinate activity, ensuring that communication between committees is well established; assist committees with implementing work plan items.

· Develop strategies for economic development throughout assigned districts..

· Become familiar with all people and groups directly or indirectly involved in the commercial district and mindful of the roles of various district interest groups.

· Assist the District's Advisory Board of Directors and committees in developing an annual action plan for implementing an economic revitalization program focused on four areas: design/historic preservation, promotion, organization/management, and economic restructuring/development.

· Develop and conduct ongoing public awareness and education programs designed to enhance appreciation of the district's assets and foster goals and objectives through speaking engagements, media interviews, and appearances, keeping the program highly visible in the community.

· Assess the management capacity of district organizations and encourage improvements in the district's ability to undertake joint activities such as promotional events, advertising, uniform store hours, special events, business recruitment, parking management, etc.

· Provide advice and information on successful district management and encourage a cooperative climate between interests and local public officials.

· Coordinate the volunteer base, including review of volunteer applications, and provide recommendations to the department director.

· Create and maintain special projects, including but not limited to Public Art and Volunteer Programming.

· Plans and coordinates events throughout the year. Tasks include, but are not limited to, developing and marketing a calendar of events, purchasing event supplies, decorating, setting up, and taking down events.

· Manage all administrative aspects, including purchasing, record keeping, budget development, and some bookkeeping; assist with preparing reports to funding agencies; and supervise part-time employees or consultants when appropriate.

· Coordinates the rental of City properties; secures/reserves facilities for special events.

· Help build strong and productive working relationships with appropriate public agencies at the local and state levels.

· Conduct presentations at City Council meetings, advisory boards, and the community regarding City events and programs.

· Prepare. Such tasks include writing reports and supporting memorandum for agenda items, the cover

sheet, and other department needs. Represents the City of South Fulton at various agency functions and meetings.

· Works with local organizations, community outreaches, colleges, local schools, and other organizations to promote and facilitate partnerships.

 Serve as media contact for all radio stations, newspapers, magazines, television stations, etc.

· Assists the Economic Development Director in the preparation of the annual budget.

· Assist in scheduling, coordinating, and promoting new business ribbon cuttings.

· Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

· Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, public administration, planning, or a field related to real estate or political science.

· Five (5) years of experience with economic development and/or or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

· A master's can be substituted for 3 years of experience.

· Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Physical Requirements:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as having the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.