Special Events Coordinator
About The Position
The Special Event Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, marketing, selling and execution of the District’s Special Use Permits, Facility Group Use as well as District Special Events. Is responsible for providing information to the public, preparing rental and permit agreements. Executes the majority of special use permit events at other District facilities, handles payments/transmittals and provides event coverage at Greenbelt Cultural Center and Thunderhawk. Creates, distributes and updates event schedules to the Facilities Department. Maintains contract contacts, permits, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs). Performs lifting tasks up to 50 pounds. Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations. Performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year experience in event coordination and six months experience in an event operations related position
- General computer skills including using word processing and spreadsheet software and other general office equipment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- overseeing the planning, marketing, selling and execution of the District’s Special Use Permits, Facility Group Use as well as District Special Events
- providing information to the public
- preparing rental and permit agreements
- executes the majority of special use permit events at other District facilities
- handles payments/transmittals
- provides event coverage at Greenbelt Cultural Center and Thunderhawk
- creates, distributes and updates event schedules to the Facilities Department
- maintains contract contacts, permits, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
- performs lifting tasks up to 50 pounds
- drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations
- performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- life insurance
- IMRF pension plan
- paid vacation
- personal and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
