Special Events Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to assist the Special Events Director with special events for the City of Saint Charles through administration, organizational and logistical support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist Special Events Director in the planning and execution of Special Events for the City. Including, but not limited to, administrative and logistical support, marketing and communication support, and planning and working at the events.
• Work with the Director and team to help develop concepts and designs, and coordinate mailings of promotional materials and invitations; and assist in the logistical planning of events.
• Support coordination and creation of social media platform marketing to include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and website content.
• Maintain records on event activities, progress, status, and post event summary.
• Maintain calendar of events happening throughout the City to ensure proper planning and timing of new events.
• Attend event to assist with activities and ensure details are handled as planned and remain on site after the event is over to ensure proper clean up.
• Work with and give guidance to volunteers and staff involved in event execution
• Assist with department administrative duties as needed including, but not limited to, invoice entry and payment, ordering of supplies, answering department phone calls.
• Other duties related to event planning as assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in event planning.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations or extreme bright/dim light and electrical currents may cause discomfort and poses little risk of injury.
• Ability to work in hot and/or cold temperatures indoors and outdoors.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds.

How to Apply

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

Salary : $54,040