Newton Main Street Director

Main Street Director – Newton, Pop. 13,027.

Newton is in search of a Main Street Director to coordinate the City’s downtown revitalization program, create community excitement and involvement, establish Newton as a compelling destination, and competitive location for doing business. Work will be coordinated in partnership with a variety of stakeholders and advisory groups including the Downtown Newton Development Association, City staff, Catawba County, non-profits, merchants, financial institutions, public officials, the Chamber of Commerce, and civic groups. The Main Street Director will work cooperatively to enhance the attractiveness of downtown, strengthen existing assets, and recruit new businesses to diversify the economic base in order to improve the image of downtown and increase the competitiveness with other local and regional downtowns. A successful Main Street Director will achieve these goals through marketing and the use of proven development strategies.

The county seat of Catawba County, Newton is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains within driving distance of Asheville to the northwest, Greensboro to the northeast, Charlotte to the southeast, and Boone. Additional information about Newton’s Brilliant Legacy + Bright Future is located on the City’s website at www.newtonnc.gov. For more information about this exciting opportunity, including a job description and qualifications, please visit the City’s website at www.newtonnc.gov. Cover letters and resumes are to be included as attachments to the online application. Open until filled. Hiring range $60,033 – $75,042. The City of Newton is an equal opportunity employer.