Special Events Coordinator
$39–$52,894 year
On-siteKennesaw, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Develop, coordinate, and implement special events for the City, including creating themes, designing layouts, scheduling, and securing sites. Manage event budgets, prepare Requests for Proposal, negotiate contracts, and obtain necessary licenses and permits. Monitor event activities to ensure safety, troubleshoot problems, and respond to emergencies. Conduct post-event assessments, prepare reports, and develop recommendations for improvements. Perform general administrative duties such as greeting customers, answering inquiries, preparing documentation, and operating office equipment. Coordinate with supervisors, staff, vendors, and the public to resolve issues and exchange information.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Event Planning, Arts Administration, Management, Entertainment Management, Hospitality Management, Recreation or a related field
- three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in special events planning and coordination, event production, hospitality, marketing, or a related field
- any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
- valid Georgia driver's license
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