2026-A Cultural Arts - Special Events Manager (7/2026)

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the development and implementation of cultural arts and other special events. Job duties consist of varied program coordination duties. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of leisure services to area residents. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.
 
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (30%)
Identifies and develops special events, including parades, concerts, festivals, farmers markets, and other activities.
Sets up and breaks down event equipment.
Works with community organizations on special community and quality of life projects and events.
 
CULTURAL ARTS EVENTS RESPONSIBILITIES (30%)
Works with and manages groups within the Creative and Performing Arts Council.
Plans, prepares, publicizes, executes and follows-up on cultural arts events.
Attends meetings of councils, boards, and committees.
Coordinates with external arts organizations.
 
PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (30%)
Prepares budget requests and administers approved funds.
Prepares grant applications and manages grant funds.
Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and participates in the hiring and discipline process of department personnel.
Coordinates publicity and promotion of arts and special events; develops ad campaigns; appears in live and recorded interviews.
Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Prepares a variety of regular and special reports, and operational procedures.
Prepares a variety of correspondence.
Maintains files and records.
 
OTHER RELATED DUTIES (10%)
Assists other departments.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.Bachelors' Degree in Arts, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field is required.
Three (3) years' experience in public relations, event planning or programming.   
Three (3) years' of supervisory experience.
Experience in grant writing preferred.
Familiarity with creative concepts and an appreciation of the arts is preferred.The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.  The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.
 
Job duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. Employees frequently lift light and occasionally heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color.
Job duties are typically performed in an office and outdoors occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, etc.
Job duties may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures.  This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification.  Job descriptions may be revised as needed.
  
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
 

Knowledge of special event planning and management principles.
Knowledge of cultural arts event development principles.
Knowledge of budget management principles.
Knowledge of city purchasing policies and procedures.
Knowledge of marketing and public relations principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of personnel management principles.
Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
Skill in planning.
Skill in marketing and promotions.
Skill in problem-solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Willing to work overtime.
Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
Willing to attend continuing education courses.
Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.
Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

EEOC COMMITMENT:

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.