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City of South Fulton

SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

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A Project Coordinator coordinates project team work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point, and assists the project manager. Coordinates project team activities and communication. Organizes meetings and tracks project budgets and schedules. Organizes contracts, files and reports. May coordinate projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.

$58,597 / year median in Georgia

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
This position is responsible for assistance with the administration of special economic development activities within the City of South Fulton. This position coordinates marketing initiatives, business appointment calls, and other general City events and volunteer program recruitment, retention, and project coordination.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Functions:
Coordinate activity ensuring that communication between committees is well established; assist committees with implementation of work plan items.

Become familiar with all persons and groups directly or indirectly involved in the commercial district. Mindful of the roles of various district interest groups.

Assist with ongoing public awareness and education programs designed to enhance appreciation of the districts assets and to foster goals and objectives through speaking engagements, media interviews and appearances, keeping the program highly visible in the community.

Coordinate the volunteer base, including review of volunteer applications and provides recommendations to the Special Projects Manager.

Creating and maintaining special projects including Public Art, Volunteer ProgrammingAssist with the planning and coordination of all Main Street events throughout the year.

Assist with all administrative aspects including purchasing, record keeping, budget development and some bookkeeping; preparing all reports required by the state Main Street program and by the National Trust Main Street Center, assisting with the preparation of reports to funding agencies; and supervising part-time employees or consultants when appropriate.

Coordinates the rental of City properties; Secures/reserves facilities used for special events.

Help build strong and productive working relationships with appropriate public agencies at the local and state levels.

As part of the accreditation process, attends annual Main Street Training, and required continuing education in the Department of Community Development and Regulatory AffairsAssist with the planning and preparation of presentations at City Council meetings regarding City events, such tasks include: writing supporting memorandum for agenda cover sheet, development of PowerPoint presentation and verbal presentation to members of Council and the communityRepresents the City of South Fulton Main Street Program at various agency functions and meetingsWorks with local organizations, community outreaches, colleges, local school and other organizations to promote and to facilitate partnershipsAssist in scheduling, coordinating and promoting new business ribbon cuttings.

Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND
TRAININGAssociates degree in business, marketing, public administration, planning or a field related to real estate or political science.

Two (2) years of experience with economic development and/or or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
REQUIREDPhysical Requirements:
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements has the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require that ability to communicate orally. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposur