What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Events & Outreach Manager position at City of Dearborn?
**Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum**
This position is responsible for the development and management of the City of Dearborn’s special events and outreach. This position will be responsible for developing an annual plan for special events, including goals, budget, objectives and follow-up.
- Creates and manages annual special events plan, including mission and goals and marketing for each event. May be responsible for managing social media content pertaining to events.
- Researches and conducts cost/benefit analysis regarding prospective vendors to determine viability. Confirms vendors and other forms of entertainment related to special projects to create standing list.
- Determines budget priorities and builds and manages financial budgets related to special events, including tracking contracts and deposits.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates and conducts internal project committee meeting and delegates tasks to committee members.
- Works closely with leadership to ensure events reflect the needs of the community while also identifying and prioritizing social implications of the events on the community.
- Researches new and innovative strategies for cost savings and applies those strategies to special event planning process.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Communication techniques and principles;
- Computers and related equipment;
- Research methods;
- Social media communication methods;
- Budgeting and reporting.
SKILLS:
- Event planning, management, and engagement;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Leadership, time management & delegation;
- Negotiation;
- Digital media tools and platforms.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Information Science, Journalism, Public Policy, Marketing, or related field and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
Salary : $77,750
