Events Coordinator - Parking Services

This position plans and coordinates the City of Columbia’s community events and programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; and performs related professional and administrative work as required. • Ensures department compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; • Files and updates event book; • Performs event and meeting setup; • Reviews, plans and approves logistical setup for special events, press conferences, and meetings that involve internal and external customers; • Schedules and conducts logistic meetings to ensure events are effective and efficient; • Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility; • Performs general administrative / clerical work as required; including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, coping and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, conducting and attending meetings; etc. Some of the typical responsibilities include gathering, formatting, or visually analyzing data; • Knowledge of the departments software systems RecTrac; • Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner; Ability to repair small/light equipment such as power tools; • Ability to perform using complex technical, scientific, or mathematical concepts that increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Ability to make decisions that involve multiple priorities, limited resources, and internal and external challenges. The work is considered light and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.