Part Time Event Manager (Turner Dodge)

Part Time Event Manager (Turner Dodge)

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Turner Dodge House, 100 E. North Street, Lansing, MI

Job Type

Contract

Job Number

2026-0630

Department

PARKS

Division

Leisure Services

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

DescriptionBenefitsQuestionsJob Advertisement

The City of Lansings Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Part Time Event Manager for the Turner Dodge House. This position will perform a wide range of office administration tasks and assist in providing coordination, project management, and staffing for events. As the Event Manager, you will also assist with developing and implementing comprehensive packages, City-wide interpretive programs and other special events including classes, tours, and outreach activities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING:

Hours: Work a minimum of 18 hours a week, with the ability to work up to 40 hours a week, depending on events scheduled.This is a CONTRACT Position (temporary, part-time, and "at-will") with the City of Lansing. It may be terminated by either the City or the Contract Employee at any time, with or without cause, upon written notice to the other party.

Contract will expire on June 30, 2027 (End of City of Lansing Fiscal Year), unless terminated earlier. Renewal of contract will be determined by Department Leadership.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

Bachelors Degree in parks and recreation, event management or a related field

And one (1) year of experience in property management, recreational programming, fund raising, marketing and/or working with volunteer boards.

Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and meet the Citys driving record standard.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Develops and implements comprehensive event packages for the Turner Dodge House.Assist with developing, promoting and implementing City-wide interpretative programs and other special programs including classes, tours, and outreach activities.Provides coordination and project management for events at Turner Dodge House.Assigns staffing and/or works all events for the Turner Dodge house, including set up, on site assistance, tear down and clean up.Develops and implements a comprehensive marketing plan for the Turner Dodge House.Conducts a wide range of planning activities including developing long and short-range goals and objectives, writing a wide range of monthly, seasonal and annual reports and procures all needed supplies for events.Determines supply, equipment and program facility needs.Attends a monthly volunteer board meetingsPerforms wide range of office administration tasks including operating a personal computer and other office equipment, maintaining records and files, processing cash and credit receipts, and reconciling expenditures.Selects, supervises and counsels contractual and volunteer employees, and maintains needed payroll records.Performs wide range of public relations and marketing functions including giving television and radio interviews, developing brochures and other publicity material, and attending meetings of various arts and humanities organizations.Develops, promotes and implements City-wide program and events at the Turner Dodge house.Drives personal automobile to and from work sites as required.The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

See links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies:

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HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

No benefits are available for TEA or Seasonal type employment

01

Identify your highest level of education

NoneHighschool/GEDOne year or less of CollegeTwo years or less of CollegeAssociate DegreeBachelor DegreeMaster DegreePhDJuris Doctorate02

Identify your major or area of concentration

03

Do you have a bachelors degree in parks and recreation, event management or a related field?

YesNo04

How much experience do you possess in property management, recreational programming, fund raising, marketing and/or working with volunteer boards

NoneLess than 1 year1 year, but less than 2 years2 years, but less than 3 yearsMore than 3 years05

How much experience do you have in customer service?

NoneLess than 1 year1 year, but less than 2 years2 years, but less than 3 years3 years, but less than 4 years4 years, but less than 5 years5 years, but less than 6 years6 or more years06

Please select the area(s) in which you have experience in (please check all that apply)

Event PlanningFundraising for events and activitiesProject ManagementConducting toursManaging Staff07

Do you have a valid drivers license?

YesNoRequired Question

Employer City of Lansing

Address 124 W Michigan Avenue

Lansing, Michigan, 48933

Phone 517-483-4010

Website http://www.lansingmi.gov

Skills:
Administrative Skills, Board Meeting, Brochures, Contract Approval, Contract Management, Credit Processing, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Event Management, File Maintenance, Fundraising, Fundraising Program, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Plan, Office Equipment, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Parks & Recreation, People Management, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Television Broadcasting

About the Company:
City of Lansing Michigan