Community Development Coordinator – Downtown Revitalization

Job Description

Community Development Coordinator | Town Of Wytheville

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Downtown Wytheville Incorporated (DTW), a nonprofit organization part of the Town of Wytheville, located in Wytheville, VA. DTW is dedicated to downtown revitalization, economic development, placemaking, and historic preservation through the Main Street America framework. This position serves as a senior administrative leader and nonprofit management professional, critical for maintaining organizational accreditation and advancing community development initiatives for the Town.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Wytheville, VA
• Pay: $36250–$51870 yearly
• Team: Works under the general direction and supervision of the Executive Director and the DTW Board of Directors.
• Mission: Owns the administration, strategic planning, and management of Downtown Wytheville Incorporated to advance downtown revitalization and community development initiatives.
• Tech Stack: Word processing, databases, digital communications platforms, website content management, social media tools, basic graphic design

What You’ll Actually Do
• Organizational Leadership: Serves as the second-in-command and deputy executive, representing the organization and acting for the Executive Director as needed.
• Board and Governance Support: Provides administrative and operational support to the DTW Board of Directors, including preparing materials and maintaining official governance documents.
• Grants and Resource Development: Manages grant writing, administration, reporting, and funding compliance for downtown revitalization and economic development initiatives.
• Downtown Development and Coordination: Supports downtown revitalization projects, placemaking initiatives, and economic development programs by coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Programs, Events, and Marketing: Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of downtown events, festivals, promotions, and placemaking projects, including volunteer management.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree preferred in public administration, economics, urban planning, nonprofit management, business, or a related field. This role functions as a deputy executive and nonprofit management professional.
• Experience: Relevant professional experience in nonprofit administration, grants management, economic development, planning, or community development. Administrative support and experience working with the public are required.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of nonprofit administration, organizational governance, and operational management; demonstrated experience in grant writing, grants administration, reporting, and funding compliance; ability to interface effectively and professionally with town officials, board members, merchants, property owners, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Bonus: Existing experience with an accredited Main Street America organization is preferred.