The Director of the Community Development Department has the following responsibilities: 

Director: Capacity Building and Leadership

• Provide assistance to increase skills and capacities of residents and organizations to plan and problem-solve issues
• Facilitate action at local level to improve community conditions and outcomes
• Design strategies to build relationships, address diverse needs, and manage complex community issues
• Liaise with other service providers, business leaders and government organizations to address identified needs and achieve positive community change

Main Street Program Manager

• Coordinate activities of Main Street Program Committees
• Develop in conjunction with Board and committees, downtown revitalization strategies, ongoing public awareness and education programs
• Assist business and property owners with business and property improvement projects
• Serve as an advocate for downtown issues
• Encourage a cooperative climate with other downtown or community organizations.
• Build public-private partnerships