Events Coordinator

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. The Events Coordinator plans, organizes, and manages special events that support Behavioral Health Services programs, outreach efforts, and employee engagement. Responsibilities include coordination of logistics, promotion, vendor management, and event execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
One (1) year experience as a special event coordinator.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year project lead experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee Behavioral Health Services events such as stakeholder meetings, employee appreciation events, and outreach programs.
Organize and support large-scale departmental events including Recovery Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, First Responder Thanksgiving Meals, and staff holiday celebrations.
Coordinate with service providers and stakeholders to ensure event success.
Represent the department at offsite events, including tabling opportunities, South Valley Pride Day, Pride Parade, State Fair, and Twinkle Light Parade.
Execute logistics for setup, tear-down, and cleanup for all on-site events. Conduct post-event evaluations to improve future programming.
Prepare and present monthly event reports and departmental updates.
Build partnerships with external organizations to support Behavioral Health Services events and outreach efforts.
Lead special projects in support of Behavioral Health Services goals.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and communications.
Duties may vary by position; allocation is based on time spent in essential functions.
The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.