Special Events Coordinator
CurrentResponsible for coordinating special events for the Parks and Recreation department that includes, but is not limited to, Downtown Live concert Series, Lawn Chair Theatre series, Eastern NC BBQ Throwdown, Tackle the Tar Family Fun Fest, Juneteenth Festival, July 3rd Fireworks Celebration, Winter Wonderland, Christmas Parade, City Lake Lighting Event, etc.• Prepares and administers the annual division budget; recommends fees and charges; oversees expenditures and revenues.• Procures funding and volunteer assistance for events.• Develops and maintains community support and participation from the general public, civic groups, and businesses by promoting department activities through speaking engagements, correspondence, and media coverage.• Provides supervision for facility rental part-time staff.• Maintains a safe environment for the operation of all programs and activities.• Conducts surveys and evaluates all programs; incorporates new trends and participant needs into programming; conducts feasibility studies on new programming.• Trained in the use of ActiveNet software.• Knowledgeable of department cash handling procedures and policies.• Performs other related duties as assigned.