Main Street Manager/Community and Economic Development Director Position - BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD : Job Details

LEGAL NOTICE

BRENTWOOD BOROUGH, PA

Main Street Manager/Community and Economic Development Director Position

Location: Brentwood Borough, PA

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 per year, plus fantastic benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Salaried Position

Ready to blaze a trail and make history? Brentwood Borough is on the lookout for its

first-ever Main Street Manager/Community and Economic Development Director – a

brand-new role that will be pivotal in transforming our community. This is an exciting

opportunity to be a groundbreaker, shaping the future of Brentwood's business districts

and creating vibrant, thriving spaces for residents and visitors alike.

This isn't just another job – it's a chance to transform Brentwood's future. From shaping

our participation in the Pennsylvania Main Street Program to executing the Borough's

newly adopted Implementable Comprehensive Plan, we're looking for someone who

can bring fresh ideas and the drive to make them happen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the implementation of the Pennsylvania Main Street program.

• Collaborate with business owners, property managers, and community members

to foster a vibrant and thriving downtown area.

• Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support community and economic

development initiatives.

• Develop and implement marketing strategies and sponsorship opportunities to

promote community events and local businesses.

• Work closely with, provide support and participate on the Brentwood 4th of July

Parade Committee.

• Oversee the implementation of the Borough's Implementable Comprehensive

Plan, ensuring alignment with long-term development goals.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in business/public administration, Community

Development, Marketing, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in economic or community development.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Experience with grant writing, fundraising, and management is highly desirable.

Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in a relevant field and a Certified

Main Street Manager (CMSM) designation, or a willingness to obtain certification.

Application Process: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by December 31,

2024 by submitting a cover letter, resume, and COMPLETED Borough Employment

Application to Susan Toth, Finance/HR Director at [email protected]. For more

information and to download an employment application, please visit our website at

www.brentwoodpa.gov.