Special Events Manager
Special Events Manager
$54,496 - $65,395
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and team oriented professional with a strong commitment to quality and service. Must be able to handle longer hours during events schedule and able to work some weekends and some holidays. Requires the ability to model Town of Eagle staff values of integrity, respect, commitment, responsibility, collaboration, and leadership.
Position Summary: The Special Events Manager organizes, manages and coordinates a variety of new and existing community and MEAC (Marketing and Events Advisory Committee) special events, and facilitates the town-wide marketing and branding efforts for Eagle. This position works with MEAC in prioritizing special event funding requests with lodging tax revenues as well as community events financially supported by the town general fund. The Manager will assist with execution of a strategic marketing plan designed to increase overall awareness and visitation to Eagle to increase sales and lodging tax collections. The employee will work inside in an office environment and outside in the community. During special events, this position does often work in outside weather conditions of all kinds.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and Five (5) years of event planning logistics and execution experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with municipal event operations or non-profit event operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of public relations and social media techniques.
• Intermediate or above graphic design ability using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.