Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $37,200.00 - $61,300.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The City is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Special Events Manager to lead, plan, and execute the City's signature community events. This position operates under the general supervision of the Assistant Director and plays a crucial role in orchestrating safe, engaging, and well-organized events that align with the City’s organizational goals and community values. The City is a dynamic and vibrant municipality dedicated to enhancing community experiences and fostering strong partnerships among residents, local businesses, and community groups. The Special Events Manager contributes significantly to the City’s mission by overseeing the entire events program, ensuring operational excellence, public safety,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality event management tourism public relations recreation administration or related field
- Minimum three years of experience in hospitality event management or related field
- At least two years of supervisory experience
- Valid driver's license
Job Qualifications
- Combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor's degree in hospitality event management tourism public relations recreation administration or related field
- Three years of experience in hospitality event management or related field
- Two years of experience in a supervisory role
- Experience working in municipal government and or county level event operations
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Certified Festival and Event Executive certification
Job Duties
- Provides vision and leadership for the City's special events program aligning events with organizational goals community values and strategic priorities
- Evaluates existing processes events and workflows and recommends new opportunities to expand special events and sponsorship programs
- Develops implements and monitors the division's goals objectives policies and priorities ensuring alignment with overall department goals
- Reviews current and future requirements from needs assessments to develop short and long-range plans that anticipate and meet operational needs
- Stays abreast of trends in marketing entertainment music and community interests to guide program development
- Oversees division recruitment hiring training and regular team evaluations fostering a positive culture of collaboration and accountability
- Prioritizes work activities and ensures team members have the proper resources and development opportunities to meet objectives
- Manages special events and sponsorship budgets including developing and monitoring expenditures for federal state and local funds
- Oversees the acceptance reception and collection of all payments following financial control procedures
- Prepares and recommends major purchases capital expenditures and budget requests following financial guidelines
- Monitors contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
- Tracks and analyzes event performance metrics attendance satisfaction surveys ROI sponsorship value and economic impact to guide future planning
- Develops tracks and reports on key performance indicators and communicates performance outcomes and recommendations to leadership council and other stakeholders
- Reviews and monitors safety procedures protocols and daily operations to ensure compliance with all federal state local and health and safety regulations
- Works closely with all City departments including Police Fire and Emergency Management to ensure seamless logistics public safety facility readiness and contingency planning for events
- Leverages technology to track registrations attendance financial performance and related data
- Maintains knowledge of permit application processes city ordinances and city policies coordinating with other departments and media outlets
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with residents businesses sponsors and community partners to foster collaboration and support for events
- Acts as a liaison to organize and conduct event meetings coordinating facilities press and invitations for individuals and groups
- Partners with the Marketing and Digital Media division to promote programs through City publications newsletters e-blasts and other media
- Investigates and responds to complaints from residents and businesses concerning staff instructors programs and facilities
- Ensures proper asset and inventory management and maintenance of assigned resources
- Participates in professional organizations and marketing information groups to advance knowledge and network with other industry professionals
- Follows City policies procedures and safety guidelines
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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