Events Program Coordinator

The Events, Exhibits & Development Department manages all revenue-generating projects for DC Public Library, including our Event Rentals program; coordinates major Library programs at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library; and is responsible for the implementation of the Library’s Arts & Exhibits program. Event rentals may include private events such as weddings or birthday parties; corporate and non-profit board meetings, fundraising events, and galas; or invitation-only events sponsored by other District or Federal government agencies.Develops event run-of-shows and staffing needs for each event in collaboration with other Library departments, including Public Safety, Facilities, and Public Service.Creates, maintains, and distributes event documents, including schedule, contact sheet, and event program, and logistics to include parking, credentials, talent, craft services, and signage.Manages contract requests and payment process for event rental clients and program partners. All applicants who are current or former District of Columbia Government employees will be subject to a background examination prior to the issuance of a conditional offer of employment. The purpose of this examination is to verify the applicant’s employment standing and determine eligibility for rehire, reassignment, or promotion within the District government. If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.