What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Events Lead position at City of Greenville, NC?
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.
This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.
Examples of Duties
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
- 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.
Special Requirements
- 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.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
