Coos Bay Downtown Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Business Engagement & Membership Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with downtown businesses, property owners, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Recruit, retain, and support CBDA members through proactive outreach and engagement.
• Serve as a resource and connector between businesses, community partners, funding opportunities, and available resources.
• Support business growth, retention, recruitment, and economic vitality initiatives within the downtown district.
• Represent and advocate for downtown interests in public meetings, community forums, and regional initiatives.

Communications, Marketing & Public Relations

• Lead all organizational communications, marketing, and promotional efforts.
• Develop and maintain a consistent and positive public image for downtown Coos Bay and the CBDA.
• Demonstrate proficiency across a variety of communication platforms and audiences, including:
  • One-on-one communication and relationship building
  • Public speaking and group presentations
  • Community outreach and stakeholder engagement
  • Social media management and digital marketing
  • Website development and content management
  • Press releases and media relations
  • Graphic design and visual communications
  • Email marketing and newsletters
  • Photography, videography, and storytelling
• Promote downtown businesses, events, programs, and initiatives through effective marketing campaigns and public engagement.

Community Collaboration & Events

• Assist with planning, coordination, and support of events, programs, and initiatives that increase visitation, economic activity, and community engagement.
• Foster partnerships with local governments, tourism organizations, nonprofits, and business groups.
• Serve as a visible and approachable presence within the downtown district and broader community.

Organizational & Program Management

• Maintain regular weekly office hours and serve as an accessible point of contact for members, businesses, visitors, partners, and the public.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, including visitor services, correspondence, phone calls, recordkeeping, and administrative functions.
• Work collaboratively with program staff, contractors, volunteers, committees, and community partners to advance organizational goals.
• Support and engage a volunteer Board of Directors through meeting coordination, reporting, project implementation, and ongoing communication.
• Coordinate volunteer participation in events, committees, and downtown improvement efforts.
• Manage organizational budgets and finances in coordination with the Board Treasurer.
• Oversee grant administration, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Lead and support participation in the Oregon Main Street Program and related revitalization initiatives.
• Track, measure, and communicate organizational outcomes, including membership growth, business participation, investment activity, and program performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Preferred Characteristics

• A natural connector who enjoys building relationships and engaging with people.
• Passionate about downtown revitalization, small businesses, and community development.
• Comfortable working with business owners, volunteers, elected officials, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• An effective communicator who can adapt messages across multiple platforms and audiences.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Equally comfortable developing strategic initiatives and executing day-to-day operations.
• A collaborative leader who values teamwork, partnership building, and community engagement.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Increased membership, participation, and engagement among downtown businesses.
• Strong relationships with business owners, property owners, community partners, and public agencies.
• Effective communications and marketing that elevate awareness of downtown Coos Bay.
• Successful events and initiatives that increase foot traffic and economic activity.
• Productive partnerships that advance downtown revitalization goals.
• A vibrant, connected, and thriving downtown district that residents, visitors, and businesses are proud to support.

• This position is a full-time salary position, some weekends may be required.
• Holidays and paid time off are offered along with a stipend for health insurance.
• Salary range is $50,000 to $55,000 with opportunities for bonuses and or increases in salary.

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