<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.</p> <p>Agency Information:</p> <p>As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce's project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine's prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor's Cup by Site Selection Magazine.</p> <p>Learn more at kansascommerce.gov</p> <p>About the Position</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Who can apply: Open to all</p> <p>Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified</p> <p>Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm</p> <p>Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes</p> <p>Location: Topeka, KS</p> <p>Job Posting closes: July 29, 2025</p> <p>Compensation: $83,000.00 to $90,000.00 annually</p> <ul> <li>Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. </li></ul> <p>Employment Benefits</p> <p>Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage</p> <p>Sick & Vacation leave</p> <p>Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave</p> <p>Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)</p> <p>Fitness Centers in select locations</p> <p>Employee discounts with the STAR Program</p> <p>Retirement and deferred compensation programs</p> <p>Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…</p> <p>Position Summary & Responsibilities</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Main Street Program Director leads the Kansas Main Street Coordinating Program in partnership with the National Main Street Center. Supports local Main Street directors and volunteers through outreach, site visits, and training. Connects communities to NetWork Kansas resources, revitalization programs, and arts grants. Promotes downtown revitalization as an economic development strategy across Kansas.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:</p> <p>Program Operations</p> <ul> <li>Implements the re-establishment of the Kansas Main Street Coordinating Program with the National Main Street Center. </li><li>Follows re-establishment of the program, by coordinating and supervising all elements of the Kansas Main Street program, assuring that the program operates within the proven standards of the Main Street Four Point Approach. </li><li>Manages and monitors the budget for the Kansas Main Street Program </li><li>Serves as the primary liaison to the National Main Street Center, inclusive of annual reporting, reinvestment data, and accreditation processes for local Main Street organizations. </li></ul> <p>Technical Assistance and Training</p> <ul> <li>Works in coordination with the local Main Street executive directors and volunteers through regular contact, periodic on-site visits, meetings, web-based trainings, and written information </li><li>Coordinates, plans and delivers state and local downtown revitalization conferences and workshops </li><li>Assists local Main Street programs in strategic planning, business recruitment and retention strategies, work plan development, market analysis and implementation of historic design plans. </li><li>Assists with local Main Street organizations' board and volunteer development. </li></ul> <p>Marketing</p> <ul> <li>Promotes and markets services of the Kansas Main Street program to communities interested in pursuing downtown revitalization as an economic development tool </li><li>This will include activities designed to increase the number of communities applying designated status and helping to prepare communities for the competitive process </li><li>Develops promotional materials for the program itself, training opportunities, program services and other opportunities as deemed necessary </li><li>Serves as a subject matter expert on Main Street and its place as an economic development tool. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>One years' experience working with or in a local Main Street program or similar urban planning, historic preservation or business incubator type endeavor. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree and three years' experience in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent experience. </li></ul> <p>Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:</p> <p>Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .</p> <p>If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov</p> <p>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <p>Name: Angie Krahe</p> <p>Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov</p> <p>Phone: 785.291.3568</p> <p>Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson Street; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Job Application Process</p> <p>First Sign in or register as a New User.</p> <p>Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.</p> <p>Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.</p> <p>Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.</p> <p>Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page</p> <p>Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page</p> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions"</p> <p>Required Documents for this Application to be Complete.</p> <p>Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page</p> <p>DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)</p> <p>Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"</p> <p>How to Claim Veterans Preference</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference</p> <p>How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:</p> <p>ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator</p> <p>Office of Personnel Services</p> <p>Landon State Office Building</p> <p>900 SW Jackson, Rm 401</p> <p>Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.</p> <p>If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.</p>