City of Fayetteville GA

Events Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $55,588.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The City of Fayetteville is a dynamic municipality dedicated to fostering vibrant community engagement and enhancing the quality of life for its residents through effective governance and innovative programs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fayetteville values diversity and inclusion, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The city operates with a focus on sustainability, economic development, and community well-being, supported by a dedicated workforce that upholds these principles through excellent service and collaborative efforts.

The role of Marketing and Events Coordinator is an integral part of Fayetteville's community... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • valid driver's license with acceptable driving history
  • ability to perform medium physical work including lifting 20-50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance
  • availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • ability to handle physical setup and breakdown of event equipment
  • ability to work independently with limited supervision

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, public relations or related major preferred
  • two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • excellent communication skills
  • strong organizational abilities
  • proficiency with marketing materials design and social media platforms
  • experience in volunteer coordination
  • ability to work independently under limited supervision
  • valid driver's license
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • ability to represent the city professionally at events

Job Duties

  • Performs event planning, organizing, and implementing assigned programs and activities
  • assists with designing and publishing marketing materials, including news releases, brochures, flyers, posters, catalog pages and signage
  • markets through additional resources including departmental website and social media pages
  • assists with monitoring and evaluates special events, processes payments, and maintains statistical information on attendance and revenue
  • recruits volunteers, maintains volunteer database, schedules volunteers as needed, and coordinates volunteer recognition programs
  • assists with the sponsorships for amphitheater, special events and city-sponsored events while maintaining relationship with current sponsors
  • represents the city at city-sponsored events and other events as required
  • prepares and operates trade show booths for event services
  • performs related work as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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