Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

The Community Development Coordinator serves as the senior administrative leader of Downtown Wytheville Incorporated (DTW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to downtown revitalization, economic development, placemaking, and historic preservation through the Main Street America framework. This position functions as a deputy executive and nonprofit management professional, supporting and acting on behalf of the Executive Director in the overall administration, strategic implementation, and daily operation of the organization. The Assistant Director provides leadership in grants management, organizational administration, project management, stakeholder coordination, events planning and management, and downtown planning initiatives. The CDC represents DTW in official and professional capacities and may serve as acting Executive Director when necessary. This position plays a critical role in maintaining DTW's accreditation with Virginia Main Street and Main Street America and in advancing community development initiatives for the Town of Wytheville consistent with best practices in economic development, urban planning, and placemaking.