Temporary position for 15 months, 24 hours/week.
The Downtown Business Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the effective and complete launch of a downtown business retention and attraction program.
Why Downtown Williams Lake is a great place to work
· We value our staff and work together as a team on all projects
· We support and encourage the creativity of our staff
· We provide flexibility with scheduling
· We believe in sharing knowledge and opportunities, thus providing mentorship within the workplace
· We provide fair and flexible holiday time, valuing the well-being of our staff members and their families
Duties & Responsibilities
· Using DWLBIA’s new Brand Strategy Guide, Brand Package, Strategic Plan, as well as best practices and funding specifications, design and implement a successful business retention and attraction program.
· Plan and launch a downtown signage revitalization project, updating heritage, parks, and cultural signs within Downtown Williams Lake boundaries and expanding our banner program.
· Lead in the creation of materials appropriate for a “business attraction package” on a variety of media including video, print, and web-based
· Plan and launch advertising and promotional campaigns on a variety of media
· Liaise with DWLBIA members and community partners to promote success of activities and enhance the DWLBIA’s presence
· Create community partnerships in order to develop a thorough vacant storefront inventory
· Assist with planning and implementing VIP tours of downtown business opportunities
· Assist with planning of and provide lead role in 3-4 out-of-town business attraction outreach trips (attendance on trips is required)
· Take lead role in developing a marketing support program for new and expanding downtown businesses
· Conduct research to identify best practices for business attraction and retention
· Work within defined budget, monitoring expenses
· Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and other staff on all activities
· Assist with other DWLBIA business as requested
Requirements
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economic Development, Marketing or related field; or combination of education and experience
· Minimum 2 year’s experience with project management
· Knowledge of/willingness to learn, best practices for economic development and marketing techniques.
· Excellent knowledge of MS Office and other computer software
· Outstanding verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, creativity, organizational skills, and a team player
Please forward cover letter and resume to Executive Director at info@downtownwilliamslake.com by Monday, May 6, 2019 at 4pm PST.
*Must be eligible to work in Canada
*With thanks, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted