17 Government Event Planning Jobs in Illinois

Updated daily. Most recent posting: October 25, 2026.

Special Event Manager

Manages special events for the Chicago Park District, coordinating logistics, vendors, schedules, facilities, permits, and event monitoring. The role also markets and books special-use facilities and supports communications with community groups and event applicants....

Chicago, Illinois Chicago Park District
Event Engagement Coordinator - Contract Role

About the Contractor Role: The contractor will collaborate with our Military Events Marketing Manager and represent our program at local and regional events aimed at families with children ages 0–12. Contractors manage their own schedules and work independently to fulfill project responsibilities, w...

Peoria, Illinois Upwards
Floor Specialist

The Floor Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, and physical setup of event spaces at a fairgrounds facility. Duties include arranging furniture for events like craft fairs and gun shows, as well as performing general custodial and facility maintenance tasks....

Belleville, Illinois St. Clair County
Event Engagement Coordinator

The contractor will collaborate with our Military Events Marketing Manager and represent our program at local and regional events aimed at families with children ages 0–12. Contractors manage their own schedules and work independently to fulfill project responsibilities, with support and coordinatio...

Peoria, Illinois Upwards
Director of Event Services

Plan, organize and assign all day-to-day work assignments for Event Services Department personnel including Event Manager, Event Coordinator(s), and any event related staff.Direct, supervise and schedule all aspects of event operations including event coordination and services, event staffing, event...

Peoria, Illinois Legends Global
PC Party Coordinator

The Party Coordinator is responsible for managing birthday parties and private rentals at a park facility from the initial booking process through event execution. This role includes scheduling staff, communicating with families, and ensuring that all weekend events run smoothly and meet customer se...

Glenview, Illinois Glenview Park District
Event Manager | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility

Overview The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event and provide professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the facility. This role pays an annual salary of ...

Chicago, Illinois Oak View Group
Program and Event Coordinator (Special Recreation Department)

The Program and Event Coordinator will plan and oversee citywide special programs and events to enhance park resources. This role involves collaborating with partner organizations to define project timelines, manage logistics, and create promotional materials....

Chicago, Illinois Chicago Park District
Event & Partnership Specialist

The Little Village Chamber of Commerce (LVCC), established in 1989, is a prominent organization dedicated to representing and supporting the interests of local businesses and the broader bilingual business community throughout the Chicago area. As a bilingual organization rooted in community values,...

Oak Park, Illinois Little Village - 26th Street Area Chamber of Commerce
Event Coordinator

Joliet City Center Partnership | Joliet, IL | Part-Time Part-Time Events Coordinator to help plan and execute major community events throughout Downtown Joliet Special Service Area. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced event professional who understands what it takes to move an event from...

Joliet, Illinois Joliet City Center Partnership
Event Planner​/Group Concierge - Cruises Chicago

Position: Event Planner / Group Concierge - City Cruises Chicago Hornblower GroupHornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City C...

Chicago, Illinois Hornblower Group
Director, Events

The Director of Events is a senior marketing leader responsible for shaping and driving Impact’s enterprise-wide event strategy across the full revenue funnel. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role leads the events function and owns the full lifecycle of event programs, from strategic ...

Chicago, Illinois Impact Networking, LLC
Strategic-Conference Planner - Cyber Capability Center - TS w/ SCI/SAP Eligibility

The Strategic-Conference Planner will manage and execute government-level conferences, symposiums, and workshops for the Cyber Capability Center. This role involves end-to-end event coordination, including pre-event planning, on-site facilitation, and post-event documentation for high-level cryptogr...

Illinois Applied Research Solutions
Program & Event Coordinator (Special Olympics)

The Program and Event Coordinator will plan, implement, and instruct citywide Special Olympics programs for individuals with disabilities. This role involves coordinating with partner organizations to manage project timelines and creating promotional materials for various athletic and recreational e...

Chicago, Illinois Chicago Park District
Senior Program and Event Coordinator - Special Recreation

The Senior Program and Event Coordinator oversees city-wide special recreation programs and events. The role involves staff training, program troubleshooting, and coordinating resources to support patrons with disabilities across park district facilities....

Chicago, Illinois Chicago Park District
Event Engagement Coordinator - Contract Role

The contractor will collaborate with our Military Events Marketing Manager and represent our program at local and regional events aimed at families with children ages 0–12. Contractors manage their own schedules and work independently to fulfill project responsibilities, with support and coordinatio...

Peoria, Illinois Upwards
Event Engagement Coordinator

Upwards is seeking a passionate military affiliated person/spouse/family member to help conduct briefs, attend events and coordinate and host local events for military families with children aged 0-12 over the course of the next 2-3 months, with possibility to extend. They will be supported by our M...

Peoria, Illinois Upwards
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