Event coordinator

Other duties may be assigned. • Provides event and program assistance, including but not limited to, planning, set up, and tear down; • Provides high quality customer service to program and event participants, and the general public; • Assists in boating operations as needed, including but not limited to, boat preparation, passenger instruction, distribution of materials, distribution and collection of surveys, and ensuring passenger and / or participant safety; • Presents information in a positive and enthusiastic manner as directed about Riverfront Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, and other program areas as directed; • Leads Riverfront programs such as walking tours, field trips, boat tours, paddling programs, excursions, and other programs as directed; • Assists with determining and securing resources needed including facilities, staff, equipment, supplies, instructors, etc. ; • Monitors, supervises, and evaluates activities, as well as instructs volunteers, and any subordinate staff; • Researches, plans, develops, coordinates and implements riverfront programs including lesson plans, budget, equipment, displays, exhibits, and evaluations; • Prepares and submits reports as needed; • Enforces Parks and Recreation Department rules, and adheres to Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, City of Fort Wayne policies and procedures; • Recruits, schedules, supervises, and trains volunteers, as required; • Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; • Deposits monies in accordance with Parks and Recreation policies and procedures; • Maintains file of images (digital and other forms) to be used for website and other promotions; • Talks to a wide variety of participants and group sizes; • Communicates in a professional manner with staff, volunteers, employees, participants, and the general public; • Assists with rentals as needed, including booking, opening, closing, etc. The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.