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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $72,718.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
supplemental life insurance
short-term disability
Tuition Reimbursement
wellness programs
deferred compensation plan
Pension Plan
Flexible spending account
Home purchase assistance
Paid holidays
Job Description
The City of Savannah Special Events, Film & Tourism Department is a dynamic municipal department dedicated to enhancing the cultural, economic, and social vibrancy of Savannah, Georgia. Known for its rich history and thriving tourism industry, Savannah offers a unique blend of Southern charm, historical landmarks, and a strong community spirit. The Special Events, Film & Tourism Department plays a crucial role in promoting and managing events, festivals, film activities, and tourism initiatives that enrich the city’s appeal to both residents and visitors. This department is committed to supporting the city’s nightlife and economic growth while ensuring public safety and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban planning, hospitality management, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience in nightlife management, event planning, or related municipal or community development roles
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders including government officials, business owners, residents, and law enforcement
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent communication and public engagement skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency in policy development and ordinance drafting
- Knowledge of public safety and community relations
- Demonstrated ability to mediate and resolve conflicts
- Valid driver’s license
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of special event current and best practices and procedures
- Knowledge of film permit and location management practices
- Knowledge of government administration and processes, including development of policy and ordinance
- Knowledge of community development
- Knowledge of public safety and role of law enforcement and regulatory agencies
- Knowledge of project management
- Knowledge of the hospitality industry including dining and entertainment venues such as bars, taverns, restaurants, nightclubs, and tourism operations
- Knowledge of city and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of city ordinance and policy
- Knowledge of prevention advocacy on substance abuse, sexual assault, violence, and discrimination
- Knowledge of impaired driving and pedestrian safety
- Knowledge of diplomatic communication, verbal and written
- Knowledge of relationship management among diverse interest groups
- Knowledge of public speaking and presentation development
- Ability to moderate and facilitate public meetings
- Ability to speak at press conferences and to media professionals
- Ability to be open-minded and flexible
- Ability to mediate disagreements
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work at night and late evening/early morning hours, and on weekends to observe firsthand nightlife activity and closing time management tactics
- Ability to establish priorities and organize work
- Ability to create both written and oral communications
Job Duties
- Serve as the City of Savannah’s Nightlife Program Manager, facilitating safe, vibrant, and sustainable social and nighttime activity
- Work with Special Events, Film, & Tourism, the City Manager’s Office, and other city departments to develop, adopt, and implement a Nightlife Management Program
- Develop, draft, review, and implement policies, ordinances, and permitting procedures for nighttime social activity on public spaces and city property
- Act as a liaison for neighborhoods, businesses, and citizens to address the City’s response to non-public safety-related issues after normal business operating hours
- Build trust, fairness, and collaboration among stakeholders, balancing residential quality of life with economic and nightlife growth
- Lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects and guide implementation of advisory council and task force recommendations
- Identify, coordinate, and allocate services and resources needed for after-hours support, including public safety, mental health, support for the unhoused, sanitation, parking, and transportation
- Increase government transparency and efficiency of nighttime events, tourism, hospitality, regulation, and enforcement processes
- Educate and orient operators and stakeholders on compliance, program changes, and best practices through outreach, marketing, and public engagement
- Oversee public safety tracking, measuring, and reporting to assess and improve community outcomes
- Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork
- Respond to public inquiries
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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