Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $76,398.39 - $92,809.60
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Professional Development
Job Description
The City of Reno, located in Nevada, is a vibrant and growing community known for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through comprehensive public services and innovative programs. The City's Parks and Recreation Department plays a critical role in this mission by maintaining public parks, fostering community engagement, and organizing events that enrich the cultural and social fabric of Reno. As a municipal entity, the City of Reno offers a stable and dynamic work environment where employees contribute directly to community well-being and urban revitalization efforts. The City is committed to creating a diverse and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in related fields
- Three years of experience coordinating public events, conventions, or large-scale meetings and logistics
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends
- Current classified City of Reno employee eligible for internal promotional opportunity
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication, or related field
- Minimum three years of experience coordinating public events, conventions, or large-scale meetings logistics
- Strong event coordination and communication skills
- Ability to plan and execute events in public spaces
- Experience managing budgets and contracts
- Skilled in negotiating and administering agreements
- Ability to lead and coordinate contract and City staff
- Capable of developing and implementing event strategies
- Experience engaging community and stakeholders
- Proficient in managing permitting and licensing for events
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Valid driver's license
- Bilingual proficiency is a plus
Job Duties
- Manage activities and operations of all City-sponsored major and minor special events including compliance with laws and policies
- Plan and execute events in underutilized public spaces to revitalize and boost economic impact
- Monitor and evaluate service delivery methods and staffing levels
- Coordinate and review work plans for contract and City staff and resolve operational problems
- Oversee contract and City staff assigned to special events
- Negotiate, administer, and approve special events expenditures and contracts
- Develop and implement short and long-term goals and strategies for City special events
- Gather community input and collaborate with citizens, businesses, and elected officials on event planning and promotion
- Oversee annual and special events budgets and monitor expenditures
- Manage permitting, licensing, and regulation of outside event organizations
- Provide production assistance and coordinate City services for varied event types
- Work with promoters on marketing and promotion efforts
- Maintain inventory of special event materials such as signs and barricades
- Serve as liaison with other departments and agencies and resolve sensitive issues
- Attend professional meetings to stay abreast of industry trends
- Review and process community special event applications
- Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints
- Work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends
- Perform related duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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