Events & Marketing Coordinator/Manatee Village Historical Park

The Manatee Village Historical Park (MVHP) is a living museum that tells the history of our community’s settlers. Through its collection of restored buildings from Manatee County’s settlement history and educational programming, MVHP offers visitors the ability to experience life in Manatee County before the arrival of modern conveniences such as automobiles and electricity. The Event & Marketing Coordinator position is a full-time, non-supervisory position reporting to the Supervisor of the Manatee Village Historical Park. This position serves a critical role in reserving and overseeing private rentals, developing and implementing public programming, and leading marketing efforts for Manatee Village Historical Park.

• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, Communications, Marketing or related field 
• One year of recent and relevant events planning and events management experience
• Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, proficiency in Microsoft Windows Suite 
• One year of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of data, preferably in an automated systems environment 
• Basic mathematical aptitude, as well as alpha and numeric filing skills required
• Proficient in web and graphic design 
• Proficient in promotional photography, audio/video recording and editing
• Working knowledge of current marketing principles and proficient in use of social media
• Ability to develop and manage projects and events
• Must be able to operate general office equipment
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job, including weekends and occasional evenings

Along with the satisfactory performance of this job’s essential functions, the employee in this position is expected to actively and consistently demonstrate the core values of the Clerk’s Office.
Service to All
Everyone is my customer. From our customers to my coworkers and colleagues, excellent service is my primary goal. I will provide courteous, patient and knowledgeable service to everyone.
Integrity
I will foster the highest level of ethical conduct and promote an atmosphere of transparency, accountability and confidentiality in my actions and behavior. I will comply with all the Clerk’s policies.
Respect
I will treat the office, everyone I come in contact with and myself with respect. From punctuality to dress code, I will be mindful of what my actions and my appearance communicate to others.
Communication
I will present ideas and information in a thoughtful and courteous manner and be open minded to the ideas and suggestions of others. I take responsibility to keep others fully informed of situations and information at all levels whether in writing or verbally.
Ownership
I accept responsibility for the quality, quantity and timeliness of my work. I will seek answers to issues I do not understand and I will own my behavior. 
Teamwork
I hold myself and others accountable for the success of the team. I support a culture that finds solutions, rather than make excuses or place blame. I will be flexible and cooperative when faced with change.
Development
I will foster an environment of continuous improvement. I am encouraged to research, study and learn the vast workings of the Clerk’s office so I can be of the most service to our customers.It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Develops, implements, and/or maintains branding in coordination with the Supervisor 
• Markets and promotes the historic site through website design and maintenance, social media, press releases, flyers, media interviews, etc. 
• Monitors social media accounts and applies current organizational policy
• Plans, schedules, orchestrates and evaluates all public programming, including but not limited to workshops, classes, festivals, lectures and exhibit openings both onsite and offsite
• Responds to all private rental and other inquiries in a timely manner
• Reserves and oversees private rentals and scheduling of event security
• Handles collection of fees and distribution of funds after the event
• Communicates with maintenance technician to ensure grounds are prepared for rental
• Ensures buildings and site are prepared for rental and events (cleaning, moving furniture, etc.)
• Assists with all aspects of educational programming and visitor experience
• Assists with all operations of facility, including emergency preparedness and ongoing custodial duties
• Provides excellent customer service to all in person, in email, and over the phone; is approachable, helpful, and personable; answers questions knowledgeably and with patience
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Enforces museum policies in a firm but friendly manner  
• Create, implement and evaluate museum activities with assistance from other staff
• Works effectively on a small team; open to learning, able to take constructive feedback and takes responsibility
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and well while meeting deadlines
• Assists management with other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Thinking critically, defined as reading, understanding, and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information
• Maintaining confidentiality of information learned or acquired as part of the position which, if disclosed, might have adverse internal effect or objectionable outside results
• Ability to hear ordinary conversation and office sounds
• Verbal communication in person and on the phone 
• Written communication by hand and on PC
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands 
• Ability to bend/squat/kneel
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and push/pull 40 lbs