Special Events & Marketing Manager

City of Harrisonburg•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring Harrisonburg’s community events to life in a dynamic role where you’ll lead special event planning, create and maintain partnerships, and promote opportunities that create memorable experiences for residents and visitors. Consider applying for the Special Events & Marketing Manager with the City of Harrisonburg's Parks and Recreation Department! The Special Events & Marketing Manager position is a full-time, exempt role with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $31.83 - $35.02 per hour (equivalent to $66,206 - $72,841 annually); however, a n exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. In this position, you'll help bring exciting community events to fruition in the City of Harrisonburg by leading the planning, coordination, promotion, and successful execution of special events, which make a meaningful impact on residents and visitors alike. As the primary liaison for special events, you'll work directly with event organizers, community partners, the public, and City, County, and state agencies to guide events from early planning through final approval and delivery. The ideal candidate is energized by collaboration and enjoys building strong relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. You'll serve as the lead for the City-wide Special Event Review Team, support groups hosting events throughout the City, and play a key role in creating vibrant, memorable experiences for the community. You will also help elevate Parks & Recreation programs and initiatives through marketing, outreach, web/digital media content, and media relations. A detailed list of essential functions and the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is available in the class specification.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree with coursework in parks and recreation, communications, marketing or related field
Considerable (3-5 years) experience in planning, implementing and supervising community/special events, budget management, and marketing techniques and practices
An equivalent combination may be considered for this requirement
Valid driver's license
Possession of CPR/AED/First Aid or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
Available to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Lead special event planning
Create and maintain partnerships
Promote opportunities that create memorable experiences for residents and visitors
Lead the planning, coordination, promotion, and successful execution of special events
Serve as the primary liaison for special events, working directly with event organizers, community partners, the public, and City, County, and state agencies to guide events from early planning through final approval and delivery
Serve as the lead for the City-wide Special Event Review Team
Support groups hosting events throughout the City
Play a key role in creating vibrant, memorable experiences for the community
Elevate Parks & Recreation programs and initiatives through marketing, outreach, web/digital media content, and media relations