Events Manager

The Events Manager will organize, promote, and implement community festivals and events for the City of Mauldin to increase tourism, community engagement and quality of life. Weekend and evening work will be typical for this position and the candidate must maintain a flexible schedule and strong work ethic. Manage all coordination of City-sponsored events, to include but not limited to: • Logistics planning to include band/amusement/food truck/vendor/lights & sound system research, contract negotiations and required City departmental support • Establish a site plan and detailed timeline for each event • Maintain a budget and process quotes, invoices, receipts and required payment paperwork • Work with the marketing coordinator to manage all marketing/social media/website tasks associated with each event and ensure sponsorship obligations are met • Volunteers - assess need, recruit and train all volunteers • Create program schedule, secure speakers, write/distribute speakers’ notes • Coordinate site setup and post-event cleanup • Day-of onsite management • Any other duties as assigned by the Mauldin Cultural Center Manager. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in a field related to event planning, hospitality, integrated marketing or community development preferred • 2+ years of experience in event planning required Special Requirements • Candidates for this position must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.