Community Events Supervisor

City of Missouri City•Missouri City, TX

About The Position

This is a full-time position in the Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. The Community Events Supervisor plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the City’s community event portfolio and related programs and policies. The role manages event budgets, sponsorships, vendors, and the citywide volunteer program, and coordinates event permitting, scheduling, and logistics with City departments and external partners. The position reports to the Recreation Superintendent. The supervisor oversees the City’s annual community events and Community Event Participation program, including application processing and coordination with approved user groups. The role manages personnel assigned to events, oversees the operating budget and financial reconciliation, administers the sponsorship program, coordinates requirements for partner-produced events, and evaluates each event’s financial sustainability and community impact. The position also responds to concerns and questions, makes recommendations concerning policies and standards, and performs other related duties as assigned. The schedule is flexible and is not limited to weekdays. Evening, night, and weekend work may be required, and the position is subject to 24-hour recall, including for weather-related or emergency events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Three years of relevant professional experience.
Certified Professional Event Planner or Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP), or ability to obtain one within twelve months.
Availability for a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
Subject to 24-hour recall, including weather-related or emergency events.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and oversee the City’s annual community event portfolio, including goals, timelines, site plans, budget parameters, and interdepartmental coordination requirements.
Administer the Community Event Participation program, including reviewing and processing applications, coordinating with approved user groups, and evaluating participation outcomes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for City internal and partnership events.
Coordinate with City departments to identify, communicate, and fulfill interdepartmental requirements before each event.
Manage and supervise event personnel; create schedules, assign duties, and hire, train, and evaluate assigned personnel.
Develop and manage the community events operating budget, including event cost projections, sponsorship and revenue targets, and post-event financial reconciliation.
Seek and secure alternative funding for events and projects, including vendors, sponsorships, and donations.
Oversee the City’s volunteer program, including volunteer roles and scheduling frameworks, training coordination, recognition, and evaluation of volunteer effectiveness.
Manage and administer the department’s sponsorship policy and program, including recruiting sponsors, developing sponsorship packages and benefits, negotiating agreements, maintaining relationships, and processing and tracking payments.
Coordinate with external partners and event hosts producing events in the City; integrate City departmental requirements into a single process and ensure compliance with applicable policies, permits, insurance requirements, and safety standards.
Evaluate event performance and community impact, including financial sustainability and quality-of-life contributions; prepare and present evaluations, impact assessments, and recommendations.
Handle concerns, answer questions, anticipate event needs, and recommend policies, procedures, and standards.
Work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed and be available for 24-hour recall, including weather-related or emergency events.
Perform other related duties as assigned.