Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Internship
Consulting
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,342.00 - $89,315.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Job Description
The City of Santa Monica, located in California, is renowned for its vibrant community, beautiful beaches, and commitment to providing exceptional recreational and cultural opportunities to its residents and visitors. The City’s Recreation and Arts Department plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of people through a diverse range of programs and events. This department oversees various community facilities, including the picturesque Santa Monica Beach, the iconic Santa Monica Pier, and the historic Annenberg Community Beach House. These venues serve as prime locations for hosting an array of cultural, educational, theatrical, entertainment, and sports events throughout the year. As... Show More
Job Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Alternatively, high school diploma or equivalent with five years of event planning and oversight experience
- Valid Class C driver license or alternative transportation availability
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours
- Physical ability to perform bending, kneeling, squatting, running, standing, climbing, and lifting moderate weight
- Proficient with Windows-based computer systems
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
- Ability to comply with safety regulations and procedures
- Must submit college diploma or transcripts with application
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree in business or public administration, arts management, theatrical production, recreation administration or related field
- Three years of experience assisting with or planning and coordinating events
- Experience with public or private community-oriented assembly facilities desirable
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and financial summaries
- Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
- Skilled in using Word and Excel
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and floor plans
- Knowledge of event scheduling, layout, and cost estimating
- Ability to work independently and in a team under pressure
- Experience supervising staff
- Proven ability in coordinating multi-day, multi-location events
Job Duties
- Plans and independently coordinates complex events within the division
- Responds to client and patron inquiries and assists with event goals
- Conducts tours for prospective clients
- Books events, reserves facility space, and requests contract preparation
- Develops and implements marketing and sales strategies to generate leads
- Prepares proposals, permits, invoices, reports, diagrams, event billing, and cost estimates
- Communicates event requirements to operations staff including technical, physical setup, parking, insurance, electrical, telephone, and labor needs
- Serves as liaison among venue, client, patrons, and city departments ensuring compliance
- Remains accessible during events to resolve problems or complaints
- Conducts research and makes policy and procedure recommendations
- Supervises venue services assistants and operations staff
- Coordinates delivery of equipment to city departments
- Oversees venue communications including website, event calendar, newsletters, and informational materials
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