This recruitment will be used to fill a part-time, benefited vacancy and will also be used to establish a list to fill possible future benefited and non-benefited vacancies in other areas. This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will positions.
First review of applications will be on Monday, May 13, 2024, and weekly thereafter until filled. 
A Booking/Sales Assistant - Part-time assists with selling and booking events or activities such as: meetings, conferences, conventions, exhibitions, training sessions, concerts, performances, weddings, etc., at the Mesa Convention Center facilities (Buildings A, B, C, Amphitheater, and The Post). Work involves: communicating with prospective and confirmed lessees regarding facility availability; scheduling meetings; conducting tours; advising clients of services available within the complex and from outside contractors; and other community organizations in order to plan, book, and coordinate events and activities at the facilities. Duties include: responding to telephone inquiries by prospective and confirmed lessees concerning rental rates; investigating available dates and compatible spaces for new and repeat clients; updating event information by entering data into a computerized event management system; and writing contracts and addenda. The employee also performs general sales and marketing functions, as necessary. The nature of the work requires a good working relationship with the general public, as well as clients of the facility. This class performs related duties as required.
This class is distinguished from the Booking/Sales Specialist class by the fact that the Booking/Sales Specialist has primary responsibility for the Sales/Marketing function. Work involves making independent contacts with prospective and confirmed clients regarding facility availability, while balancing traditional needs of smaller community groups with the revenue potential of larger scale conventions. Supervision is received from the Sales and Marketing Specialist who reviews work through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved. Employees in this class may work irregular hours, evenings, and weekends. This part-time class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. Good (1- 3 years) experience in hospitality or public assembly sales or scheduling multiple events for a convention or community center, hotel, or other large use facility. 

Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

https://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4349.pdf