Special Events Lead

The City of Greenville's Recreation and Parks Department runs a variety of Special Events throughout the year. We are looking for individuals who would like to become a part of the Special Events team to assist with the pre-event, on-site, and execution of events. This position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, creative thinking, a passion for events, and creating a high-quality experience for attendees.

• Support the Recreation Supervisor in the coordination and preparation of City special events;
• Lead the planning and organizing of all pre-event activities, such as venue location, program facilitation, event management, and other areas of event planning;
• Support with administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, follow-up with inquiries, computer data entry, and assistance with correspondence and event files;
• Coordinate with vendors and sponsors for each event, including handling the process of payments;
• Distribute marketing materials, such as flyers, brochures, posters, etc. to different locations;
• Assist with the organization, upkeep, and preparation of equipment and event supplies;
• Assist with the operational support on the day of events, including but not limited to, event set-up, event management, breakdown, and other duties assigned;
• Provide quality customer service to private partners, vendors, and citizens during and after events;
• Manage the event on the day it takes place, including but not limited to crowd management, parking facilitation, and event registration;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and ability to work with the public; and
• Minimum age of 18 years old.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Skilled in:

• basic office skills, record keeping, and organization skills.
• effective verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• speak effectively before groups and interact constructively and well with others.
• work as part of a team.
• engage with customers of all ages and abilities.
• work with sound equipment or audio/visual equipment.
• follow oral and written instructions.
• work successfully with supervisory and lead staff.
• meet deadlines.

• Must currently possess a valid driver's license (Note: A valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges)
• First Aid certification is preferred but not required.
• This position requires working some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Salary : $15 - $20