Communications & Events Supervisor

City of Orlando • Orlando, FL

18h • $29 - $38

About The Position

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at [email protected] or 407-246-2062. This is a professional-level position responsible for planning, managing and evaluating City of Orlando events including budgeting, managing sponsorships/partnerships and vendor agreements/contracts. Primary duties include overseeing the production and promotion of citywide and Mayor’s signature and special events and city initiatives, programs and services. This position collaborates closely with the Mayor's Office, elected officials, and senior staff to recommend event strategies and budgets, provide briefings, and support the Mayor and senior staff on event days. The role also supervises the Office of Communications and Neighborhood Relations Communications and Event Coordinator and oversees day-of-event staff, vendors, interns, and volunteers. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Communications Manager and is reviewed through discussions, reports submitted, and results obtained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Advertising, Journalism (public relations emphasis), or related field
• five (5) years of marketing and event management experience preferably in the general public realm to include one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Experience in all aspects of event logistics; including sponsorships and budgeting is required
• Valid Florida Driver's License required at time of employment

Responsibilities

• planning, managing and evaluating City of Orlando events including budgeting, managing sponsorships/partnerships and vendor agreements/contracts
• overseeing the production and promotion of citywide and Mayor’s signature and special events and city initiatives, programs and services
• collaborates closely with the Mayor's Office, elected officials, and senior staff to recommend event strategies and budgets, provide briefings, and support the Mayor and senior staff on event days
• supervises the Office of Communications and Neighborhood Relations Communications and Event Coordinator and oversees day-of-event staff, vendors, interns, and volunteers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level