Event Manager

Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Manages assigned events and projects, serves as the main point of contact, provides timely and accurate communications, and develops and maintains consistent and streamlined processes to meet established objectives and assure compliance with applicable laws, policies, regulations, and procedures. Manages expenditures and monitors costs to comply with established budgets; oversees procurement activities for supplies, services, and equipment to comply with applicable policies and procedures; prepares and presents various special and recurring reports to provide timely and accurate information on programs, facilities, and events. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, HRTM (Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management), Business or Public Administration, or related field AND three (3) years of experience in hospitality, tourism, sales support or event management industries performing event management functions. Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to meet expectations and achieve objectives; read, understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; effectively and safely operate associated equipment and motor vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; perform technical reading and writing; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; review documents and extract relevant information; research and compile applicable information and maintain accurate records; adhere to and reconcile established budgets; prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; use initiative and independent judgment within delegated authority and established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives.