Special Events Coordinator

JOB
JOB SUMMARY: This is a Classified, Non-Exempt position. Applicant is primarily responsible for planning and implementing Youth and Adult Programs and Special Events, overseeing employees, conducting employee trainings, and assigns work as needed. Reports to Director of Parks and Recreation. Salary Range $46,030.92 – 52,655.09

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Recreation Administration, Park Management, Physical Education, Education, Communications, Public Relations or related college degree is highly desirable. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a park and recreation field in a professional capacity or equivalent.

The Public Notice and job description can be found on the City’s website: www.cityofbarberton.com under Job Openings.

City of Barberton Application and resume must be received between July 15, 2026 – August 5, 2026 and may be emailed to [email protected] or via US Mail to:

City of Barberton

Attn: HR Coordinator, Michelle Wolfe

576 W. Park Ave. Room #102

Barberton, OH 44203

330.848.6710

JOB SUMMARY:

Reports to Director of Parks & Recreation; assisting in the fulfillment of his/her responsibilities to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Primarily responsible for planning, management and supervision of the programs, and special events.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Valid State of Ohio driver’s license, plus ability to qualify for and remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy. American Red Cross cardiopulmonary certification with additional training in first aid.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*Indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: Community education techniques; city government structure and process; principles and practices associated with special event planning, fiscal management; public relations.

Skill In: Grant writing, marketing, and promotions.

Ability To: Communicate effectively; analyze and interpret data; and maintain working relationships with co-workers, other professionals, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Supervises program and special event staff members, including training; assigns work and monitors to ensure completion.
Writes and applies for all available grants for the enhancement of the beautification program, special events, and recreation programs.
Organize Parks Department and Beautification fundraising efforts.
Administrates city wide special events including but not limited to Mum Fest, Cleanup Barberton week, Holiday Lighting Display.
Develops preliminary budget requests to Parks & Recreation Director and directs expenditures of appropriate funds.
Promotes and markets Beautification, Recycling and Parks & Recreation through in-house marketing, press releases, information brochures, fact sheets, and public speaking. Arranges for material to be printed, distribute materials to media representatives, community organizations and the general public after approved.
Develops and implements an effective special event policy which outlines registration, logistics, maintenance and other associated issues pertaining to special events.
Initiate and conduct meetings with individuals and community groups.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Recommends, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, and evaluates work activities of seasonal employees.

2. Attends conferences, seminars, and other related programs.

3. Performs other related duties and unrelated duties as assigned by the Director of Parks & Recreation.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Automobile, personal computers and other standard business office equipment.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee works with and around chemicals found in an office environment (toner, correction fluid, etc.), lifts tables, supplies heavy cases of food, and clean-up of hazardous bodily fluids.