Downtown BID Manager, Part-time Racine Downtown Business Improvement District #1 Racine, WI Job Details Part-time $40,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Staff supervision Collaboration Expense management Economic development Project management Vendor relationship management Relationship building Contracts Project budget management Meeting facilitation Budgeting Stakeholder relationship building Operational budget management Small business owner customer support experience

Full Job Description Schedule:

20-25 hours per week; flexible hybrid schedule with occasional evenings/weekends | Reports to: BID Board through the Board Chair |

Compensation:

$40,000 per annum

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Improvement District (BID) Manager coordinates the Downtown Racine BID's objectives and daily operations, manages BID meetings, and turns Board priorities into measurable improvements. The manager is the primary point of contact for downtown businesses and a responsive connection among the BID Board, City departments, vendors, property owners, residents, and community partners.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate BID objectives and the annual operating plan; track projects, deadlines, expenses, and results. Manage BID meetings, including agendas, supporting materials, minutes, stakeholder communication, and follow-up. Coordinate with City departments and vendors to schedule services, address concerns, monitor contracts, and ensure quality performance. Serve as the primary point of contact for all downtown businesses; maintain regular outreach and respond to business and property-owner needs. Maintain an updated catalog of businesses, business resources, grants, financing programs, technical assistance, and other funding opportunities. Plan and coordinate quarterly BID-sponsored merchant events that encourage participation and benefit businesses throughout the district. Supervise a small maintenance staff and coordinate cleanliness, graffiti response, landscaping, decorations, lighting, and other public-realm needs. Maintain transparent records and support the annual budget, report, audit, and compliance with BID, meeting, public records, contracting, and financial requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, visitors, and partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Three or more years of relevant experience in downtown/nonprofit management, economic development, municipal government, business support, or project management. Strong organization, communication, relationship-building, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently, supervise staff, manage vendors and competing priorities, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Experience with public meetings, grants, events, contracts, commercial districts, or Wisconsin BID requirements is preferred; occasional evening/weekend availability is required.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

On-time projects; responsible budget management; consistent stakeholder engagement; faster resolution of cleanliness, safety, and maintenance concerns; stronger business retention and occupancy; outside funding secured; and accurate reporting.

SCOPE OF THE PART-TIME ROLE

The manager coordinates and leads the work; the position is not expected to personally perform every function. Annual priorities must be realistic for the approved hours, budget, contractors, staff capacity, and community partnerships.

TO APPLY

Please send your resume , along with a brief cover letter/letter of interest addressed to the BID Board. The deadline to apply is September 23, 2026.

Pay:

$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Racine, WI 53403