May 11, 2018

Are you a communications whiz with a passion for the downtown Springfield community? The Downtown Springfield Association seeks qualified applicants for its communications manager position. The successful candidate will demonstrate competency and experience in the following areas:

Communications

• Coordinate the branding efforts for downtown Springfield
• Design and produce print collateral to promote downtown initiatives
• Coordinate written content to promote downtown initiatives
• Spearhead marketing for all Downtown Springfield Association events
• Maintain itsalldowntown.com with the following materials:
• Downtown events
• Business directory
• Loft listings
• Commercial property resources
• Parking and street closure information
• Development resources
• Prepare and distribute news releases on downtown initiatives and events
• Coordinate weekly downtown Weekend Guide e-newsletter
• Conduct media interviews on downtown development, initiatives and events as needed
• Represent DSA in communications/media initiatives and planning with other major civic partners (City, Chamber, CVB, SRAC, etc.)
• Work with DSA Engagement Committee to develop new communications resources and initiatives
• Manage internal communications (member e-blasts, Facebook group cultivation, etc.)
• Coordinate user experience between website, social media, printed materials and other platforms
• Monitor website and social media traffic and provide periodic reports to downtown stakeholders
• Develop cooperative marketing materials and campaigns for downtown retailers.
• Monitor International Downtown Association, Main Street, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and other industries to provide suggestions on best practices

Organizational Support

Attend the meetings for the following downtown groups:

• DSA Board Meetings
• DSA Monthly Mixers
• DSA Engagement Committee
• DSA Retail Committee

Event Support

Assist the DSA Event Manager with communications:

• Recognition of sponsors
• Graphic design (programs, banners, signage, etc.)
• Answering frequently asked questions on social media and general email
• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and emerging social media postings

On-site event support for the following:

• Taste of SoMo, June 23
• Cider Days, September 15–16
• Christmas Parade, December 8
• Downtown Awards, January 31
• Rated SGF Film Festival, March 23
• Artsfest, May 4–5
• Other events as assigned

Interested applicants should submit their resumes by sending their information by Friday, May 18, 2018, to Rusty Worley at rusty@itsalldowntown.com or by mailing it to Downtown Springfield Association, 134 Park Central Square, Suite 120, Springfield, MO 65806.