Education and Job Experience Qualifications

College degree and/or experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:  community economic development, historic preservation, public relations, city planning, non-profit admin-istration, finance, marketing, and/or small business development.  MainStreet experience a plus.

 Job Description

Coordinates all project activities within the downtown revitalization program to promote historic preservation and community economic development.

 Job Responsibilities

• Document all physical changes in the downtown area, retaining information on job creation and business retention, and submitting information to the New Mexico MainStreet program on a regular basis.
• Develop strategies for downtown economic development which include creating an annual action plan with the committees and the Board of Directors.
• Assist the Board of Directors in overseeing completion of the annual action plan.
• Recruit, coordinate, and supervise active volunteer force.
• Develop and coordinate public awareness and education programs.
• Plan and coordinate special events to enhance downtown revitalization.
• Apply for and manage grants.
• Attend state, regional, and national training/conferences to stay current with trends,
• Help build strong, productive working relationships with appropriate public agencies at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Help build strong, productive working relationships with downtown business owners, tenants, and other program supporters.
• Development marketing plan to build awareness and membership.
• Participate in appropriate community organizations.
• Serve as the Shuler Theater Coordinator, Raton City Parade Marshall, and Raton City Public Events Coordinator.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

 Job Requirements

• Self-starter, well organized, multi-tasker, entrepreneurial, energetic, and a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) preferred
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher preferred.

Closing date is January 15, 2010.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via email to Info@RatonMainStreet.com or mail same to Raton MainStreet at PO Box 1481, Raton, NM 87740-1481.  A detailed job description is available upon request.