Event manager

Classification Description Summary • Under general direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of all City sponsored major and minor special events; • manages and evaluates the activities, budget, facilities, equipment, contractors, and volunteers for all qualifying special events within the City; • represents the City on a number of special projects both directly related and non-related to City operations; serves as a liaison with a variety of civic, public, and governmental groups; Assume management responsibility for the activities and operations of all City sponsored major and minor special events including signature City sponsored special events; The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and / or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in tourism / recreation administration, marketing, business administration, or a related field with a specialization in event management preferred.