Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,516.00 - $98,439.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid holidays
vacation
sick leave
Military leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
supplemental life insurance
State retirement plans
City retirement plans
short term disability
long term disability
Paid temporary disability leave
Paid funeral leave
Employee assistance program
paid life insurance
Volunteer work hours
Parental leave
Workman’s compensation insurance
457 deferred compensation plans
Job Description
The City of Durham is a vibrant and growing community located in Durham, North Carolina, committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through comprehensive public services and community engagement. The City of Durham operates many departments focused on serving the population, including essential services in parks and recreation. The City's Parks and Recreation Department is renowned for its nationally accredited team of dedicated professionals who strive to build better lives and a more connected community by offering diverse programs, events, and recreational opportunities. This department aligns its mission with core pillars such as creating equitable economic impacts,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field
- two years of professional experience related to special events or related area
- valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver’s license or if currently holding another state’s driver’s license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire
- first aid/CPR/AED certification required within the first six months of employment
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field
- two years of professional experience related to special events or related area
- valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver’s license or if currently holding another state’s driver’s license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire
- first aid/CPR/AED certification required within the first six months of employment
- experience developing, executing, or assisting in the coordination of large festivals or events is preferred
- experience managing multi-step processes and communication with various stakeholders is preferred
- experience producing or assisting with special events requiring collaboration with multiple City departments is preferred
- ability to organize tasks, meet deadlines and prioritize competing demands is preferred
- experience reviewing and resolving issues or providing appropriate resource referral information is preferred
- experience scheduling meetings and events, determining logistics and making required arrangements is preferred
- direct supervision responsibilities over event contractors and volunteers is preferred
Job Duties
- Plans, organizes, and implements events such as Bimbe Cultural Festival, Latino Festival, the Durham Holiday Parade within approved budget
- coordinates planning meetings with staff and other involved parties to ensure that all aspects of an event are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner
- administers to logistics, operations, transportation, waste management, and other essential functions of an event
- supervises part-time staff, including planning, assigning, and evaluating work, training and coaching
- ensures safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
- books and contracts performers and ensures that marketing materials can be prepared and distributed well in advance of the event
- submits all check requests and vendor payments, ensuring that paperwork is accurate and submitted prior to the event date
- assists with sponsorship solicitation for events
- assists in recruiting and coordinating staff and volunteers to ensure sufficient coverage for the event
- ensures that the required facility agreements and internal equipment reservations are completed by deadlines
- secures and submits external rentals and equipment needs in time for the event
- ensures that on-site evaluations are conducted at the event and evaluations are submitted to the departmental data coordinator within seven days of the completion of the event
- completes event reports within ten days of the completion of the event
- develops and makes recommendations and reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness
- manages all contractual and rental agreements, ensuring that payments are prepared and processed according to the requirements set therein
- manages event budgets and procurement processes, marketing, and community engagement
- monitors expenditures, prepares cost estimates, researches and analyzes financial and related data, and makes budget recommendations
- provides customer service, collaborates with community organizations, residents, volunteers, vendors, and City departments or external agencies
- serves on community committees, establishes partnerships, investigates complaints and resolves escalated customer service issues
- collaborates on execution of marketing plans and promotion of special events
- all other duties as assigned
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