Special Events Coordinator

The Special Events Coordinator develops, implements, and coordinates special events for the Parks and Recreation Department. This includes creating event themes, designing layouts, and managing budgets. The coordinator will also be responsible for pre-event activities, such as preparing documentation and coordinating with vendors, as well as post-event activities, like assessing the event's outcome and making recommendations for improvements.

What You Will Do

The Special Events Coordinator will perform a variety of tasks, including developing and implementing special events, coordinating pre-event and post-event activities, and ensuring the safety and smooth operation of events. The coordinator will also be responsible for troubleshooting questions and problems during events, responding to emergencies, and making recommendations for resolutions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, the candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should also be able to evaluate data and make recommendations for improvements, as well as exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Event Planning, Arts Administration, Management, Entertainment Management, Hospitality Management, Recreation or a related field
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in special events planning and coordination, event production, hospitality, marketing, or a related field
• Valid Georgia driver's license

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Accrued vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 12 paid holidays
• 2 paid personal days
• Longevity pay bonuses
• 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan
• 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness benefits