Veterans' Memorial Park Coordinator

Position Summary

A Veteran of the United States Armed Forces with the discharge type of Honorable is preferred to plan, review and participate in the administration of the Veterans' Memorial Park; act as a liaison between the City and community partners associated with the Veterans Memorial Park. Provide a high level of customer service and ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, events, marketing, communications, theater arts, or a related field; and

Five (5) years of office management, marketing management or customer service in a managerial capacity; and

To include one (1) year direct supervisory experience in an administrative capacity. A Veteran of the United States Armed Forces with the discharge type of Honorable is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a New Mexico Driver's License (Class D), or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Possession of a City of Albuquerque Cash Handling Certificate within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Permitting process of a government or municipal agency.
• Operations, services and activities of a successful event venue
• Basic technical understanding of audio and lighting systems
• Operations, services and activities of an event planning program
• Microsoft Office
• Recent developments, current trends and information related to assigned programs
• Principles and practice of contract negotiation and administration
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• High level of customer service skills and coordination of permitting process to assist the general public at large.
• Maintain a high level of organization for numerous events and rentals happening within short periods of time
• Coordinate and direct assigned events or services
• Coordinate the provision of food, entertainment, barricading, tenting and security at assigned events
• Prepare necessary vendor facility rental permits and contracts
• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of assigned event facilities
• Elicit community and organizational support for cultural events and programs
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate with management staff status of assigned projects
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends