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JOB OBJECTIVE: This position supports the Texas Historical Commissions (THC) Community Heritage Development Divisions (CHD) programs, including the Texas Main Street (TMSP) and Certified Local Government (CLG) programs. The position supports the programs in their use and development of digital tools, with a primary focus on DowntownTX.org (DTTX). This web-based tool includes mapping and inventory components in support preservation-based revitalization efforts by connecting potential investors to the historic properties in communities. This special projects coordinator provides daily support for and management of the DTTX tool, which THC developed to increase the market exposure of available historic properties in downtowns across the state. The tools purpose is to attract community-minded entrepreneurs and investorsthe DTTX audiencewho value historic architecture and unique historic commercial districts so much so that proposed use and rehabilitations are more likely to retain character defining features. Select TMSP local program managers and CLG contactsthe DTTX administratorspopulate DTTX community profiles, update property data, and often serve as a point of contact for sale/lease properties featured on DTTX. Under the direction of the TMSP state coordinator, the special projects coordinator facilitates community outreach and training for the site to support DTTX administrators and their interaction with the site, overall providing appropriate management for DTTX tools and website. The DTTX web tool serves as a matchmaking platform for buildings, making it easier to find, invest in, and enhance historic buildings and places. Besides featuring investment opportunities, the site also highlights incentives, provides a direct connection to the correct local contacts, and clarifies the local development process. This positions project management role includes oversight of the third-party web developers hosting and improving the DTTX site. An ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated experience with historic property inventory and mapping tools, competency with file organization and management, and familiarity with economic incentives for local preservation and downtown revitalization. They do not need specific, technical knowledge of web development, but they should be capable in using and understanding web functionality and user experience (UX/UI). In addition to managing the DTTX web tool, the special projects coordinator may also administer or participate in events and programming associated with CHD and THC programs. Primarily, the coordinator will help TMSP staff develop and administer the Imagine the Possibilities Tours that take place each year in select TMSP communities. This tour effort promotes local development opportunities in individual communities and the associated DTTX building inventories. Additionally, the special projects coordinator will assist the TMSP team with managing other projects, events, and initiatives as the need arises. Workload may include help with logistics related to celebrations for new TMSP communities that include the First Lady of Texas, statewide and regional TMSP training sessions, and assistance with THCs Real Places Conference. In the future, this position may develop, implement, or manage additional digital tools in support of CHD programs. The Project Manager job classification is for employees responsible for the daily oversight and delivery of projects. Project managers are typically responsible for leading the project lifecycle from project initiation through completionmonitoring the progress and schedule of p ojects, as well as communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Some projects may require the special projects coordinator to assign work to and collaborate with other CHD staff. The special projects coordinator works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. 1. Develop and update training methods and materials provided to communities active on DTTX. Provide in-person and remote training to individual DTTX administrators on platform best practices, establishing community profiles, and maintaining accurate data within profiles. 2. Assist with and oversee quality control for DTTX administrator data entry. 3. Manage and scope contracts for additional technology or graphic improvements with the software developers, THC IT and GIS teams, or other internal and external users and stakeholders as appropriate. 4. Continue development of DTTX capabilities and user features necessary to integrate Main Street reporting into the system, including as appropriate and feasible coordination with partners interested in licensing the software tools. 5. Coordinate, as appropriate, any THC contributions to events and programming, including local Imagine the Possibilities Tours. 6. Work in a targeted fashion to connect with the DTTX audiencereal estate and small-scale, development-oriented partnersto advance the awareness and use of DTTX. 7. Develop and implement methods to increase utilization and regular updating of DTTX community profile data. 8. Pursue knowledge and identification of community development, market climates, preservation issues for their potential ramifications on historic downtowns in coordination with CHD program leadership; provide updates of these issues, as appropriate, to local officials, public and private building owners, Main Street boards, and the public. 9. Conduct research and special studies related to DTTX platform, usage, and potential platform capabilities, as appropriate, and recommend solutions to CHD leadership, TMSP and CLG coordinators, or others whose work may be informed by the research. 10. Coordinate, plan, and evaluate projects using accepted project management methodologies to implement risk management, as well as cost and quality controls of budget and deliverables. 11. Coordinate project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors. 12. Communicate project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members. 13. Compile and distribute project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; provide regular updates to management, project teams, and others of project status and related issues. 14. Assist in initiating projects, obtaining authorization and commitment, and demonstrating business need and project feasibility. 15. May coordinate the work of project staff. 16. Make presentations at training for preservation professionals and volunteers, local government staff/elected officials, and the public. 17. Exhibit enthusiasm and passion for historic preservation principles exemplified by THC programs. 18. Adhere to established work schedule with regular attendance. 19. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited, four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the assignment and the program or agency mission; such as architectural history, planning, community development, or historic preservation.