Events Coordinator

Salt Lake City Corporation is a prominent municipal government entity dedicated to providing high-quality services and facilities to its residents and visitors. One of its standout assets is the Salt Lake Regional Athletic Complex, a premier, 100-acre athletic facility designed to cater to a broad spectrum of sports and recreational activities. This complex features 16 sand-based, multi-sport fields, making it a top destination for local, regional, and national youth tournaments throughout the year, attracting athletes and families from across the nation. As a government organization, Salt Lake City Corporation focuses on community engagement, sustainable development, and delivering exceptional public services that enhance the quality of life for all stakeholders.

The role of the Events Coordinator within this vibrant environment is vital to the smooth operation and ongoing success of the Salt Lake Regional Athletic Complex. The full-time Events Coordinator is responsible for managing a variety of athletic events and league reservations, overseeing event logistics, and acting as a key communication link among tournament directors, leagues, city staff, and maintenance teams. This position requires a motivated and highly organized individual who thrives in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

The Events Coordinator's responsibilities include coordinating facility usage for diverse events such as classes, camps, programs, rentals, performances, film screenings, special city and community events. They play a critical role in receiving, reviewing, and approving use applications from various event organizers and ensuring compliance with city policies and procedures. The coordinator is instrumental in determining costs, managing contracts, processing payments, and ensuring that event logistics are meticulously handled.

Moreover, the position entails collaborating with other city departments and external organizations to gather sponsorships, enable marketing efforts, and enhance media coverage and public relations for events. The Events Coordinator contributes to policy development, staff scheduling and supervision, budget planning, and promoting events on social media platforms to maximize community involvement and event success.

This role offers excellent career development opportunities within a reputable municipal department, with a salary range from $27.45 to $34.00 per hour. The position is full-time with a scheduled 40-hour workweek and qualifies for comprehensive city benefits. These benefits encompass health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation and personal leave, paid parental leave, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, and other valuable supplemental benefits. Joining Salt Lake City Corporation as an Events Coordinator means becoming part of a dynamic team committed to delivering memorable athletic and community experiences while benefiting from a supportive and resourceful work environment.