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🔗Main Street Montgomery District Manager
Website Main Street Montgomery
We are on a mission to revitalize downtown Montgomery At Main Street Montgomery, we are dedicated to revitalizing our historic downtown and fostering a vibrant community. Our goal is to enhance the economic vitality of local businesses while celebrating the unique culture and heritage of Montgomery. Through engaging events, valuable resources, and volunteer opportunities, we aim to create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. Join us as we work together to build a brighter future for our beloved city!
The Main Street Manager proactively leads implementation of community-led revitalization strategies in the Main Street Montgomery (MSM) district in Downtown Montgomery. MSM’s Main Street District Manager will lead district stakeholder engagement; drive public space improvement projects; track property conditions and ownership; connect stakeholders with MSM’s services; solicit and coordinate City of Montgomery and partner services; and promote assigned districts as places of opportunity and investment.
The Manager will proactively develop strong partnerships with business and property owners to engage on initiatives that accomplish MSM’s mission in visible, tangible ways. The District Manager is expected to continually look for opportunities to serve the district by leveraging MSM’s expertise and initiatives for impact.
Critical Roles:
1. Manage and implement MSM’s day-to-day engagement in the Main Street Montgomery district to accomplish commercial revitalization efforts;
2. Recruit, convene and work effectively with the Main Street Montgomery board, committees & stakeholders to assess needs and develop community-led strategies with a signed Memorandum of Understanding for addressing them;
3.Develop, in conjunction with the board of directors, economic development strategies that are based on historic preservation, the Main Street 4 Point approach and utilize the community’s human and economic resources. Work with board to develop an annual review and coordinate a yearly stakeholders meeting to review annual report and plans for new year;
4. Coordinate the activity of the MSM committees, ensuring that communication among committees is well established; assist committee volunteers with implementation of work plan items;
5. Manage all administrative aspects of MSM, including record keeping, budget development, accounting, sponsorships, preparing all reports required by the Main Street Alabama program and by the National Main Street Center, assisting with the preparation of reports to funding agencies, and supervising employees or consultants;
6. Serve as the main point of contact for district-related inquiries from business assistance to real estate needs and provide timely and accurate information to all stakeholders;
7. Regularly assess, monitor and proactively address street-level infrastructure needs that affect the look and function of the district, including lighting, landscaping, trash, sidewalks, furniture and etc;
8. Work with city departments to monitor and evaluate services provided by The City of Montgomery and advise on opportunities for improvement;
9. Work with MSM’s team, stakeholders, and partners, to design and execute tactical urbanism and other place making initiatives;
10. Work with local PR firm, stakeholders and MSM’s communications team to design and implement marketing and promotional efforts, including campaigns, brands, and special events, that identify and promote the unique assets of the district;
12. Develop and maintain a data system through MSM’s Maestro CRM to track the progress of the district. The database should include economic monitoring, individual building files, documentation of physical changes and statistics on job creation and business retention.
13. Assist individual tenants or property owners with opening a business process and physical improvement projects through personal consultation or by obtaining and supervising professional design consultants; assist in locating appropriate spaces or project opportunities; when possible, participate in construction supervision; provide advice on design review process and guidance on necessary financial mechanisms for physical improvements.
14. Record individual contacts, clients and work in Maestro and/or other applicable software or reports as a means of documenting work completed and maintaining a current and accurate contact database for MSM.
15. Use speaking engagements, media interviews, and personal appearances to keep the program in the public eye.
16. Attend required Main Street Alabama training workshops or conferences and other training/workshop opportunities deemed essential by the Board of Directors.
17. The district manager supervises any necessary temporary or permanent employees, as well as professional consultants. Participates in personnel and project evaluations.
18. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
How to Apply
You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.
Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.
Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.
Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
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