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APPLICATIONS DUE: Nov. 19, 2018
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THE POSITION
The City of Fircrest is accepting applications for a regular part-time Community Event Specialist. This position will work an average of 20 hours per week from September through May and may work up to 40 hours per week periodically June through August. The position works under the supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director. This Community Event Specialist will assist in the planning of a variety of community events including festivals, community arts programs, and special events such as: The Go Hawaiian Pool Party, Fircrest Car Show, Fircrest Fun Days, The Haunted Trails, Fircrest Tree Lighting Ceremony, etc. As assigned, assist the Recreation Coordinator in youth events and activities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- • Assist in the planning and implementation of the City’s community event programs.
- • Develop and obtain funding sources through grants, sponsorships, monetary and material donations from community organizations, businesses and individuals for community events as appropriate.
- • Manage the publicity, promotions and marketing associated with each community program and special event. Plan art work and graphic support for publications.
- • Manage the Fircrest Parks and Recreation Department’s social media and website postings.
- • Contract and schedule entertainment for community programs and special events.
- • Chair and attend a variety of staff and community volunteer meetings after hours; provide oral and written presentations and evaluations of programs and events as required.
- Performs event set up and clean up duties before and after events. Performs other duties as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and
- • High School Diploma, and Two (2) years’ experience in cultural/recreation programs at a professional level.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough experience posting information and events on social media and web pages.
- Develop, coordinate and implement special events/festival, cultural and recreational programs
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Maintain records and prepare reports
- Work independently with minimum supervision
- Work irregular hours on occasion, including evenings and weekends
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