Community Events Supervisor

This is possibly the best position in the City of Durango! The Community Events Supervisor position is a great combination of inside desk work, outside event work, and invigorating meetings where new ideas and solutions come to light. This position provides a key connection between event organizers and the permitting and support that the City of Durango provides. 

The Community Events division does the following: 

• Creates and implements in-house events (for example 4th of July). 
• Permits events on City property. 
• Permits banners for Main Ave and Santa Rita. 
• Creates and implements Temporary Traffic Control Plans for events. 
• Maintains and rents a fleet of equipment for use at events. 
• Provides technical assistance to the event organizers. 
• Coordinates activities with other affected City departments and outside agencies.

What You’ll Do in This Role:  
Administrative Work (40% of the role) 

• Coordinate all aspects of Community Events permitting (internal and external). 
• Meet with Park Permit and Special Activity Permit applicants to ensure all City Code of Ordinances and regulations required for their event are understood and complied with.  
• Review all permits with Police, Durango Fire Protection District, City Operations and other City departments to ensure proper safety procedures are met. 
• Issue Park and Special Activity Permits after all stipulations and conditions have been complied with, and the required approvals have been obtained. 
• Collect fees for event permits.  
• Oversee overhead Banner Permit program, including approval and issuance of permits and collection of fees. Schedule banner hanging and review banner construction/wording. 
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the events budget. 
• Attend and participate in professional meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public safety and event management. 

Field Work(60% of the role) 

• Provide field supervision of permitted events for proper traffic control, barricade, and traffic warning sign placement, setup and teardown of events (often involves early mornings, late nights, and weekends). 
• Drive a Community Event truck and trailers (up to 35 feet long). 
• Load, set up, move, and tear down event equipment. 
• Document City resources utilized for each event.  
• Recruit, hire, and train part-time and seasonal staff to provide set-up for Special Events. 
• Provide assistance and directions to the public.   
• Coordinate the work of Community Event volunteers. 
• Assist with development and implementation of City Events. 
• Perform crowd management and traffic control at special events. 
• Track, maintain, and repair Community Events equipment. 

You Have:  

• A bachelor’s degree in event planning, community development, hospitality management, marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field. 
• Four years of progressively responsible event management experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 
• A valid state driver’s license and CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment). 
• Knowledge of best practices, materials, and methods for designing and implementing community events, with a focus on engaging and serving diverse populations. 
• A strong commitment to safety and proficiency in operating and maintaining event-related tools, equipment, and trailers. 
• Experience in selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff using effective leadership, coaching, and team development strategies. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and convey technical information, procedures, and documents clearly. 
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to support program evaluation and decision-making. 
• The ability to work independently with strong follow-through and timely communication; availability to work flexible hours, including rotational on-call shifts. 
• Physical capability to perform a variety of active work ranging from light to heavy physical activity. This position regularly lifts up to 50 to 60 pounds. 

Salary : $56,689 - $65,689