Employment & RFP Listings
Downtown acts as a key defining feature of the community's overall Sense of Place.
Downtown Charlevoix
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
Lincoln Park
DDA Director
The DDA/EDC Executive Director is responsible for the administration of all local economic development programs, funds, personnel, contracts and other functions of the Downtown Development Authority, Economic Development Corporation and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). The Director works to retain, expand and attract business development by providing programs and services that help businesses in site selection, reconstruction, renovation, and connecting business to county and state programs. This position is also responsible for event coordination, design and physical improvement, marketing and promotion for the downtown area. For complete details, please click here.
City of Birmingham
Events and Business Development Assistant
Under the supervision and direction of the BSD Executive Director and BSD Events & Operations Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with event management, coordination, execution and a variety of Business Development activities. Successful candidates must exhibit independent judgment, initiative and general knowledge and experience in event management. For complete information, please click here.
Village of Holly
Executive Director of the DDA
The Executive Director serves as the chief administrator of the DDA, overseeing all planning, implementation, and reporting of DDA activities. This role emphasizes downtown revitalization through historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. The Director works under the guidance of the DDA Board Chair and collaborates with Village staff, business owners, and regional partners. For complete details, please click here.
RFP LISTINGS
City of South Lyon Downtown Development Authority Request for Proposal
Farmers Market Manager Services
Submissions Due by January 30, 2026 (5 p.m. ET)
The South Lyon Farmers' and Artisans' Market is a weekly outdoor farmers' market that takes place from 9am - 2pm every Saturday from May through October in downtown South Lyon. The South Lyon market has grown to feature more than 60 vendors per week and has more than 1,000 visitors per day. It has quickly become one of the area's best markets. The South Lyon Farmers' & Artisans' Market is a dynamic weekly farmers market that brings healthy food choices and community building assets to South Lyon. At each market and event, you will see dozens of local artisans, farmers, ranchers, bakers, chefs, and artists. In addition, the Market holds a monthly Food Truck Rally offering a diverse selection of flavors. Our farmers’ market has been a community anchor for more than 15 years and historically located in Downtown South Lyon at the parking lots at Liberty and Lafayette. (Subject to change temporarily, due to road construction). Complete details can be found here.
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
Lincoln Park
DDA Director
The DDA/EDC Executive Director is responsible for the administration of all local economic development programs, funds, personnel, contracts and other functions of the Downtown Development Authority, Economic Development Corporation and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). The Director works to retain, expand and attract business development by providing programs and services that help businesses in site selection, reconstruction, renovation, and connecting business to county and state programs. This position is also responsible for event coordination, design and physical improvement, marketing and promotion for the downtown area. For complete details, please click here.
City of Birmingham
Events and Business Development Assistant
Under the supervision and direction of the BSD Executive Director and BSD Events & Operations Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with event management, coordination, execution and a variety of Business Development activities. Successful candidates must exhibit independent judgment, initiative and general knowledge and experience in event management. For complete information, please click here.
Village of Holly
Executive Director of the DDA
The Executive Director serves as the chief administrator of the DDA, overseeing all planning, implementation, and reporting of DDA activities. This role emphasizes downtown revitalization through historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. The Director works under the guidance of the DDA Board Chair and collaborates with Village staff, business owners, and regional partners. For complete details, please click here.
RFP LISTINGS
City of South Lyon Downtown Development Authority Request for Proposal
Farmers Market Manager Services
Submissions Due by January 30, 2026 (5 p.m. ET)
The South Lyon Farmers' and Artisans' Market is a weekly outdoor farmers' market that takes place from 9am - 2pm every Saturday from May through October in downtown South Lyon. The South Lyon market has grown to feature more than 60 vendors per week and has more than 1,000 visitors per day. It has quickly become one of the area's best markets. The South Lyon Farmers' & Artisans' Market is a dynamic weekly farmers market that brings healthy food choices and community building assets to South Lyon. At each market and event, you will see dozens of local artisans, farmers, ranchers, bakers, chefs, and artists. In addition, the Market holds a monthly Food Truck Rally offering a diverse selection of flavors. Our farmers’ market has been a community anchor for more than 15 years and historically located in Downtown South Lyon at the parking lots at Liberty and Lafayette. (Subject to change temporarily, due to road construction). Complete details can be found here.