Special Events Coordinator

This employee supervises, assesses, develops, and leads all town-wide special events, and may assist in the coordination of departmental activities and outside community events. This employee plans and conducts events directly, with the support of full and part-time subordinate staff. Types Of Work You Might Perform Determines event equipment and supply needs; assists Recreation Director with event(s) budget and makes recommendations for budget activities and events. Knowledge of the operation of community-wide special events; knowledge of the principles and practices associated with professional special event planning; knowledge of standard resources, materials, and facilities utilized for community-wide special events; ability to express ideas effectively and communicate effectively in oral and written forms; ability to deal tactfully, firmly, and courteously with the public; ability to prepare written reports and publicity material; ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, officials, citizens, and participants; working knowledge of safety procedures; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to administer basic first aid; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.