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Events Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Internship
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $42,099.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Term Life
Supplemental life
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
sick leave
vacation
Holiday pay
Bereavement leave
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
457 Deferred Comp
voluntary lifestyle benefits
Tuition Assistance
Qualified Adult Benefits
Childcare assistance
Free TARC Use
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Louisville Metro Government is a public sector entity dedicated to serving the community of Louisville, Kentucky, through a wide range of governmental services and initiatives. This organization plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for its residents by providing public safety, infrastructure maintenance, community development, and recreational programs. The government operates with a commitment to equality, accessibility, and fostering a healthy and inclusive environment for all citizens. Employees of Louisville Metro Government are valued as essential contributors to these public services and are supported with various programs designed to improve their well-being and professional growth.

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Job Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in advertising communications marketing business or public administration or related discipline
  • Two years of retail sales customer service marketing fundraising public relations or development experience or equivalent combination of education training and experience
  • Must work a varied schedule
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history

Job Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree in Advertising Communications Marketing Business or Public Administration or related discipline
  • Two years of retail sales customer service marketing fundraising public relations or development experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
  • Ability to work independently with general supervision
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Experience in event planning and coordination
  • Proficiency in using financial systems for purchase orders and bill payments
  • Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history

Job Duties

  • Recruits trains and coordinates the activities of volunteers
  • Assists staff in planning and organizing regular special holiday seasonal and private events projects and programs
  • Participates in and emcees events
  • Coordinates with guest services and other staff concerning location reservation setup of equipment and operates a vehicle to pick up and deliver merchandise and supplies
  • Accesses the LeAP financial system to prepare purchase orders and to pay bills
  • Prepares purchase orders
  • Composes correspondence collates and mails sponsorship advertising and mass marketing materials
  • Inventories orders and stores equipment supplies and giveaway merchandise
  • Coordinates with marketing staff concerning design and production of bookmarks handouts flyers pamphlets and leaflets of events
  • Organizes special events including zoolympics multicultural events children’s activities movie nights races and other events and ensures that guests leave areas safely
  • Assists with recruitment of in-kind service contributions and donations to support events
  • Attends meetings to disseminate information concerning regular special holiday seasonal and other promotional events
  • Prepares sponsor reports for each special event
  • Decorates areas for events accepts reservations and tickets and submits to the business office
  • Performs related work as assigned

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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