Employment & RFP Listings
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To Submit Employment or RFP Listings to the MDA
MDA members may submit employment or RFP listings for posting on the MDA web site and social media. To list a job opening in your community or organization, e-mail a PDF file with position requirements, contact information, and the application closing date to the MDA. All jobs must be in the downtown development or economic development fields. We will include the PDF with your listing on our website until the closing date. This is provided as a free service by the MDA. Job applicants should forward questions and application materials to the contact listed in the job posting.
Please direct any questions regarding the listed RFP to the community.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
City of Royal Oak
The City of Royal Oak is seeking a Director for the Downtown Development Authority. As the first dedicated Director of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the future of a downtown that blends historic charm with bold redevelopment and reinvestment opportunities. With a strong foundation of an engaged Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, a hungry Royal Oak Restaurant Association, community support, a committed Board, and a City Commission aligned on the importance of downtown vitality, this is a pivotal moment to lead transformative placemaking, push to incubate a next-gen of small business success, and steward public-private partnerships that will define the next era of downtown Royal Oak. For information, please click here and download this informational document.
City of Howell
The City of Howell is seeking a dynamic Downtown Development Director/Howell Main Street Inc. COO. This dual-role opportunity provides the chance to lead downtown Howell's strategic development and serve as the operational leader for Howell Main Street Inc., a nationally accredited and award-winning Main Street program. The successful candidate will be a relationship-builder, creative thinker, and organized executor who thrives in a fast-paced, community-centered environment. The position is Open until filled. The first review of applications will take place on June 2, 2025. Preference will be given to candidates who apply prior to that date. For complete details and information on how to apply, please click here.
Main Street Holly Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Michigan, seeks a dynamic and experienced professional as their next Executive Director. The position is responsible for developing and coordinating a plan to strengthen the economic vitality of the downtown district in consultation with the DDA board, including but not limited to business development and retention, physical improvements and maintenance, marketing and events, and volunteer, organizational and daily operational management. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communications, organizational and collaboration skills. Must be a self-starter, energetic, imaginative, and understand the dynamics of small businesses and traditional, historic downtowns. Full-time salaried position; up to $70,000/year plus healthcare (medical, dental, vision), paid-time off, sick-time, life insurance and a retirement contribution. Click here for more information.
City of Cadillac
The City of Cadillac is now accepting applications for a Community Development Director. The Community Development Director is responsible managing a range of programs and for performing a variety of research and development activities. The Director serves as staff to various Boards, Commissions and Authorities and performs the City’s zoning and planning functions, in addition to support staff activities. The required application form is available here or a hard copy is available at the city’s office, 200 N. Lake St in Cadillac. Please send resume, cover letter and completed application to: Attn: HR/City of Cadillac/200 N. Lake St, Cadillac, MI 49601; or fax to 231-306-6005; or email to tkeway@cadillac-mi.net. Applications will be accepted until filled.
City of Cadillac
The Cadillac Main Street Program Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and performance of the activities associated with the City’s DDA Plan and the Main Street program. The required application form is available here or a hard copy is available at the city’s office, 200 N. Lake St in Cadillac. Please send resume, cover letter and completed application to: Attn: HR/City of Cadillac/200 N. Lake St, Cadillac, MI 49601; or fax to 231-306-6005; or email to tkeway@cadillac-mi.net. Applications will be accepted until filled.
Click here for complete job listing.
City of Sault Ste. Marie
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is now accepting applications for a Downtown Development Specialist to join the team and help revitalize and enhance the downtown district. Complete information can be found here.
City of Plainwell
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Position Summary:
This position plans directs and coordinates the full range of community development activities including planning, building, zoning administration, code enforcement, economic development, which includes current and long-range real estate and land activities within the City. Works with the Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority and other stakeholder groups, to coordinate goals and objectives set by the City. Is the primary Liaison to local businesses for the City to support local businesses and resolve any issues which may arise. Please click here for complete details.
Village of Spring Lake
The Village of Spring Lake is seeking a Director for the Village of Spring Lake Downtown Development Authority. The position is responsible for the general administrative direction and support to the DDA. The DDA Director oversees and implements the DDA plan and organizes the marketing and promotion within the district. Works with a variety of commissions, agencies, businesses, and citizen groups. The position will average 40 hours per week, which will need to be flexible based on events and workload. Details can be found here.
City of St. Ignace
Applications will be accepted in the Office of the City Manager for the position of Recreation Director/ Facility Manager with the City of St. Ignace Recreation Department. Please click here for more information.
City of Berkley
The City of Berkley is accepting applications for the Executive Director position for the Berkley Downtown Development Authority. The Executive Director of the Berkley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is responsible for leading and managing the DDA's efforts to enhance and promote the downtown area. This role involves working closely with the DDA Board of Directors, city officials, local businesses, and community organizations to implement strategies that drive economic development, construct and improve public spaces, and create a vibrant downtown district. Complete details can be found here.
Please email a cover letter and resume to the Berkley City Manager’s office at cmo@berkleymi.gov. The first review of applications will take place January 24th.
RFP LISTINGS
The Charter Township of Union Economic Development Authority Board is accepting bids for Bench and Trash Receptacle Rehabilitation services. Please click here for more information.
MDA members may submit employment or RFP listings for posting on the MDA web site and social media. To list a job opening in your community or organization, e-mail a PDF file with position requirements, contact information, and the application closing date to the MDA. All jobs must be in the downtown development or economic development fields. We will include the PDF with your listing on our website until the closing date. This is provided as a free service by the MDA. Job applicants should forward questions and application materials to the contact listed in the job posting.
Please direct any questions regarding the listed RFP to the community.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
City of Royal Oak
The City of Royal Oak is seeking a Director for the Downtown Development Authority. As the first dedicated Director of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the future of a downtown that blends historic charm with bold redevelopment and reinvestment opportunities. With a strong foundation of an engaged Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, a hungry Royal Oak Restaurant Association, community support, a committed Board, and a City Commission aligned on the importance of downtown vitality, this is a pivotal moment to lead transformative placemaking, push to incubate a next-gen of small business success, and steward public-private partnerships that will define the next era of downtown Royal Oak. For information, please click here and download this informational document.
City of Howell
The City of Howell is seeking a dynamic Downtown Development Director/Howell Main Street Inc. COO. This dual-role opportunity provides the chance to lead downtown Howell's strategic development and serve as the operational leader for Howell Main Street Inc., a nationally accredited and award-winning Main Street program. The successful candidate will be a relationship-builder, creative thinker, and organized executor who thrives in a fast-paced, community-centered environment. The position is Open until filled. The first review of applications will take place on June 2, 2025. Preference will be given to candidates who apply prior to that date. For complete details and information on how to apply, please click here.
Village of Holly
Main Street Holly Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Michigan, seeks a dynamic and experienced professional as their next Executive Director. The position is responsible for developing and coordinating a plan to strengthen the economic vitality of the downtown district in consultation with the DDA board, including but not limited to business development and retention, physical improvements and maintenance, marketing and events, and volunteer, organizational and daily operational management. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communications, organizational and collaboration skills. Must be a self-starter, energetic, imaginative, and understand the dynamics of small businesses and traditional, historic downtowns. Full-time salaried position; up to $70,000/year plus healthcare (medical, dental, vision), paid-time off, sick-time, life insurance and a retirement contribution. Click here for more information.
City of Cadillac
The City of Cadillac is now accepting applications for a Community Development Director. The Community Development Director is responsible managing a range of programs and for performing a variety of research and development activities. The Director serves as staff to various Boards, Commissions and Authorities and performs the City’s zoning and planning functions, in addition to support staff activities. The required application form is available here or a hard copy is available at the city’s office, 200 N. Lake St in Cadillac. Please send resume, cover letter and completed application to: Attn: HR/City of Cadillac/200 N. Lake St, Cadillac, MI 49601; or fax to 231-306-6005; or email to tkeway@cadillac-mi.net. Applications will be accepted until filled.
City of Cadillac
The Cadillac Main Street Program Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and performance of the activities associated with the City’s DDA Plan and the Main Street program. The required application form is available here or a hard copy is available at the city’s office, 200 N. Lake St in Cadillac. Please send resume, cover letter and completed application to: Attn: HR/City of Cadillac/200 N. Lake St, Cadillac, MI 49601; or fax to 231-306-6005; or email to tkeway@cadillac-mi.net. Applications will be accepted until filled.
Click here for complete job listing.
City of Sault Ste. Marie
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is now accepting applications for a Downtown Development Specialist to join the team and help revitalize and enhance the downtown district. Complete information can be found here.
City of Plainwell
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Position Summary:
This position plans directs and coordinates the full range of community development activities including planning, building, zoning administration, code enforcement, economic development, which includes current and long-range real estate and land activities within the City. Works with the Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority and other stakeholder groups, to coordinate goals and objectives set by the City. Is the primary Liaison to local businesses for the City to support local businesses and resolve any issues which may arise. Please click here for complete details.
Village of Spring Lake
The Village of Spring Lake is seeking a Director for the Village of Spring Lake Downtown Development Authority. The position is responsible for the general administrative direction and support to the DDA. The DDA Director oversees and implements the DDA plan and organizes the marketing and promotion within the district. Works with a variety of commissions, agencies, businesses, and citizen groups. The position will average 40 hours per week, which will need to be flexible based on events and workload. Details can be found here.
City of St. Ignace
Applications will be accepted in the Office of the City Manager for the position of Recreation Director/ Facility Manager with the City of St. Ignace Recreation Department. Please click here for more information.
City of Berkley
The City of Berkley is accepting applications for the Executive Director position for the Berkley Downtown Development Authority. The Executive Director of the Berkley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is responsible for leading and managing the DDA's efforts to enhance and promote the downtown area. This role involves working closely with the DDA Board of Directors, city officials, local businesses, and community organizations to implement strategies that drive economic development, construct and improve public spaces, and create a vibrant downtown district. Complete details can be found here.
Please email a cover letter and resume to the Berkley City Manager’s office at cmo@berkleymi.gov. The first review of applications will take place January 24th.
RFP LISTINGS
The Charter Township of Union Economic Development Authority Board is accepting bids for Bench and Trash Receptacle Rehabilitation services. Please click here for more information.