Manager - Events (Office of Arts and Culture) - (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Englewood, FL

8d•$70,075 - $87,610

About The Position

The Manager-Events manages, monitors, directs, and provides extensive oversight for event and special-event planning for City departments, ensuring compliance with facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. The role is accountable for the functional operations of the unit and works under limited direction, with extensive latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. The manager oversees City events and services, including festivals, sports seasons, parades, art displays, meetings, conferences, educational and training events, airport operations, parks usage, and sports tournaments. The role also supervises public-art selection, commissioning, contracting, fabrication, and installation; manages staff and work plans; sets priorities and schedules; determines and allocates budgets and resources; coordinates event logistics and reporting; and supports effective communication and social media strategies related to events.

Requirements

Five years of experience in event planning and event management, preferably in a municipal or government setting.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or Recreation, or eight years of related experience to meet the educational minimum requirement.
Knowledge of general business practices and laws.
Knowledge of event planning and management.
Knowledge of departmental management, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of conservation projects, public-art management, and community-engagement practices.
Ability to determine, create, and implement budgets.
Ability to organize and facilitate multifaceted event logistics throughout the City.
Ability to establish short- and long-range goals and objectives.
Ability to manage, lead, direct, and oversee staff.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in event planning and event management in a municipal or government setting.

Responsibilities

Manage, monitor, and oversee event planning, art commissioning, and related services for the City and its departments.
Plan and coordinate events, festivals, sports seasons, parades, art displays, meetings, conferences, training events, airport operations, parks usage, sports tournaments, and other special events.
Direct and oversee work through managers, coordinators, and specialized staff; provide coaching and assistance; implement plans and schedules; set objectives; and adjust priorities, project schedules, resources, and work plans as needed.
Coordinate and supervise public-art selection, commissioning, contracting, fabrication, and installation, including design and fabrication phase contracts, invoices and payments, and installation reviews and approvals.
Plan, organize, and implement festivals and special events, and provide guidance on applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Prioritize event funding and implementation strategies, create budgets, allocate resources, and seek new funding sources.
Communicate with staff and clients about upcoming events; approve and monitor databases and reporting systems used for logistics and event requirements.
Interview potential staff and make hiring and termination determinations; provide technical guidance and manage departmental workflow.
Implement social media strategies and ensure effective staff communication across media outlets about events and related planning and management.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.