Special Events Coordinator

The City of Solon Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for a full-time Special Events Coordinator. The Special Events Coordinator position ensures that events align with organizational goals and deliver exceptional experiences for participants. Key responsibilities include vendor coordination, space allocation, and event logistics oversight. Strong interpersonal, multitasking, and problem-solving skills are critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities include creating, designing, and distributing event marketing materials, including digital content, print collateral, and promotional campaigns; managing event-related communications through websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and other outreach channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; developing and coordinating city-sponsored events from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with community engagement goals; and managing event logistics, including vendor coordination, space allocation, and on-site operations.

Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fine Arts or a related field or in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, five (5) years related work experience. Proficiency with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram is preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. Applicants must have flexibility to work holidays, daytime, evening, and weekend hours as required.

This position offers a starting rate of $25.1748/hour. City benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision. In addition, benefits include membership in the Ohio Public Employer’s Retirement System, life insurance, vacation, sick leave accruals and select paid holidays.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, March 10, 2025. Applicants must complete and submit an application and a resume online by visiting the City of Solon website at http://solonohio.org/jobs.aspx. visit the Human Resources webpage for more information. The names of all applicants are subject to public disclosure upon request.

The City of Solon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, disability or military/veteran status in employment or provision of services. Individuals applying and requiring special accommodations regarding disabilities should contact the Human Resources Department.

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