Events & Community Engagement Coordinator

Town of Minturn | Minturn, Colorado

Pay: $29.50–$51.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Job Type: Part-Time, One-Year Term-Limited Position

Schedule: Up to 30 hours per week; seasonal schedule with required Saturdays June through the first weekend in September

Benefits: Non-benefited position

About the Opportunity

The Town of Minturn is seeking a creative, motivated, and community-minded Events & Community Engagement Coordinator to help lead and grow the Town's signature community events while supporting marketing, communications, and community outreach initiatives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to play an active role in the success of the Minturn Market, Minturn First Friday events, and other seasonal and holiday celebrations that bring residents, businesses, and visitors together.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, brings fresh ideas to community programming, and can balance creative event planning with practical operations and financial management. A key focus of this position is identifying opportunities to expand participation, develop sponsorships and partnerships, increase event revenues, and improve overall financial performance.

This is a hands-on position that combines event management, marketing, community engagement, and outdoor event operations.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Coordination

• Lead planning and coordination of the Minturn Market, Minturn First Friday, and other community events.
• Manage event logistics, vendor relationships, scheduling, volunteers, and coordination with Town departments and community partners.
• Participate directly in event setup, operations, and teardown, including moving equipment, arranging tables and tents, and preparing event spaces.
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing events, introduce new activities, and strengthen community participation.

Revenue Generation & Event Management

• Develop and monitor event budgets, revenues, and expenses.
• Identify opportunities for sponsorships, partnerships, vendor recruitment, and additional event revenues.
• Evaluate event performance and recommend strategies to improve financial sustainability.
• Maintain accurate event records, financial summaries, and participation data.

Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement

• Develop promotional materials and marketing initiatives to increase event awareness and attendance.
• Create content for Town social media and other digital communication channels.
• Assist with production of the Town newsletter and other community communications.
• Build positive relationships with local businesses, residents, vendors, sponsors, and community organizations.
• Support broader Town marketing, communications, and community outreach efforts.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently coordinate multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Town staff, community partners, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to perform physical event setup and teardown, including lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in changing mountain weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physical activities associated with event operations.
• Availability to work Saturdays from June through the first weekend in September is mandatory. Additional evening, weekend, and occasional holiday work may be required.

Preferred:

• Experience organizing public events, festivals, markets, or community programs.
• Experience with event marketing, sponsorship development, vendor coordination, budgeting, or revenue generation.
• Familiarity with social media management, digital marketing, newsletters, graphic design, or website content.
• Experience working with local government, nonprofit organizations, tourism, or community-based programs.
• Knowledge of Minturn, Eagle County, and the surrounding community.

Position Details

This position reports directly to the Town Manager and is a part-time, one-year pilot position, limited to no more than 30 hours per week. Work hours will vary throughout the year based on event schedules and operational needs, with a significant commitment during the summer event season.

The Town may consider continuing or expanding the position into a permanent, full-time benefited role following evaluation of the pilot program and available funding. Future employment or conversion to a full-time position is not guaranteed.

Pay: $29.50 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $50