COMMITTEES

Responsible for marketing the downtown district to residents, visitors, and investors. This includes organizing events, developing a brand identity, and highlighting the area's unique assets to drive foot traffic and community pride.
Enhances the physical appearance of the downtown through building improvements, streetscape enhancements, public art, and historic preservation. The goal is to create an attractive, welcoming environment that reflects the community’s character.
Strengthens and diversifies the local economy by supporting existing businesses, recruiting new ones, and encouraging investment. This committee also focuses on market analysis, business retention, and property development.
Focuses on building a strong foundation for the program by fostering partnerships, securing funding, and engaging the community. This committee works to recruit volunteers, build relationships, and promote the mission of Main Street.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCIES

Board of Directors, President

Position Summary:
The Board President serves as the chief VOLUNTEER leader of Downtown Galax Grows, responsible for ensuring the Board of Directors functions effectively, collaboratively, and in alignment with the organization's mission. The President provides leadership to the board, builds strong relationships with stakeholders, and supports the Executive Director and committees to achieve strategic goals. This is an unpaid VOLUNTEER position with a 501(c)(3) organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit, civic, or community-based setting.
- Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Passion for community development, downtown revitalization, or local entrepreneurship.
- Ability to build consensus, motivate volunteers, and guide diverse groups toward shared goals.
- Familiarity with Galax and the surrounding region is a plus.

Board of Directors, Secretary

Position Summary:
The Board Secretary is a key officer of the Downtown Galax Grows Board of Directors, responsible for ensuring that accurate and timely documentation of board activities is maintained. This role supports organizational transparency, compliance, and communication by managing records, meeting minutes, and official correspondence. This is an unpaid VOLUNTEER position with a 501(c)(3) organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and written communication skills.
- Experience with meeting facilitation, minute-taking, or administrative support (nonprofit or civic board experience a plus).
- Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
- Comfortable using shared digital tools (Google Drive, email, basic spreadsheets or docs).
- Commitment to the mission of Downtown Galax Grows and to community involvement.

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