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King County

Event Coordinator

Renton, WA, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.88 - $92.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee training
Flexible work schedule

Job Description

King County Parks, a division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks, is dedicated to protecting and restoring the natural environment while promoting resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities throughout King County. The Parks Division manages a diverse and expansive park system designed to offer exceptional recreational opportunities, protect natural resources, and enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. With a focus on community engagement, environmental stewardship, and equitable access to parks and recreational programs, King County Parks works tirelessly to maintain and enhance the beauty and functionality of public spaces across the region.

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Job Requirements

  • reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to King County worksite
  • ability to travel in a timely manner to various event locations including sites not served by public transportation
  • maintain a home workspace with reliable internet connection for remote work
  • availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
  • ability to work a 40-hour work week
  • ability to work in a hybrid model combining remote and onsite work

Job Qualifications

  • demonstrated experience working with third-party event producers to plan, coordinate, and execute public events with a track record of successful facilitation
  • experience working with and administering third-party event contracts
  • exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize effectively, and consistently meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
  • strong attention to detail, coupled with strong analytical abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring thorough and efficient resolution of challenges
  • excellent communication skills to successfully communicate with a wide audience and in varied communication settings
  • demonstrated experience in customer service roles with the ability to effectively engage diverse populations, answer inquiries, and resolve issues for a positive experience
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite especially Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

Job Duties

  • coordinate the planning and implementation of third-party event details including event partner relationships, facilitating planning meetings, managing permitting and ADA requirements, and overseeing budgets and event logistics
  • work with event partners and Parks staff to ensure all event deliverables are reviewed, submitted and implemented
  • maintain event timelines, budgets, status, and post event summary
  • prepare event reports as needed
  • work with Parks communications team to help promote events internally and externally via social media, e-newsletters, posters, and more
  • attend events to oversee activities and ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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