The purpose of this position is to assist the Special Events team with planning and coordinating the City's special events and festivals. This position will assist with coordinating vendors, contractors, and musicians, work crews, content on event websites, employing industry best practices, utilizing excellent customer service skills, and facilitation of premier park programs. This position requires creativity, organization, teamwork, and initiative.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency or relevant experience working with special events and festivals. Experience working in a fast-paced, flexible environment is preferred. Experience with ActiveNet software preferred. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a motor vehicle review.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic office and business procedures, city policies, and rules and regulations. Ability to work with a variety of people is a fast-paced, flexible environment. Ability to organize and coordinate diverse types of rentals and events, enforce policies and procedures, and make mature judgments. Have regular and punctual attendance. Willingness to physically participate in the setup and tear down of rentals and events. Knowledge of writing and design principles. Decisions regarding implementation of policies may be made. Evaluates customer satisfaction and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. This position normally performs the job according to his or her judgment with limited supervisory guidance.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to work late nights, weekend, and flexible hours. Must pass a criminal background check within three months of the start date as well as a negative drug test. This position requires all staff to assist in the setting up or coordination of events as well as the takedown, this can include but is not limited to tent assembly, décor setup, sign and banner placement pulling trash, table and chair setup, barricade placement, etc. This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed is required. CPR/First Aid/AED certifications are required