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Event Coordinator

1 month ago

Houston, United States City of Houston, TX Full time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
**APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM**:ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
- **DIVISION**: SPECIAL EVENTS
- **REPORTING LOCATION**:901 BAGBY, 1ST FL.
- **WORKDAYS & HOURS**: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*- **Subject to Change**

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**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Will coordinate all aspects of assigned special events with requesting producing entities to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Coordinate public right-of-way safety, mobility and permitting needs for street functions, curb lanes and parade routes related to Special Events.
- Will serve as a liaison with other Mayor's Office of Special Events personnel and other city departments to ensure successful planning and implementation of each event.
- Prepares written work plans, correspondence and evaluations related to each event.
- Represents the department on-site at events and various civic, cultural, and business-related meetings.
- Maintains records on all events, coordinates scheduling with all pertinent entities and generates reports and records utilizing a personal computer.
- Will be required to drive on city business.
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Will support the department's social media program.
- Driving is an essential function of this position.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
Requires lifting of moderately heavy items weighing up to 40 pounds. May experience long periods of walking and standing on rough surfaces. May be exposed to various weather conditions on outside assignments.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
**EDUCATION REQUIREMENT**
Requires an Associate degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Management or a closely related field.

**EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT**
One year of related work experience is required.

Two years of additional directly related experience may be substituted for the above degree requirement.

**LICENSE REQUIREMENTS**
A valid Texas Driver's License and complies with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

**PREFERENCES**:

- Knowledge and preference of personal computer use
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong editing skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the community

**GENERAL INFORMATION**:
**SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED**
Department _may_ administer skills assessment test

**SAFETY IMPACT POSITION** YES**

**SALARY INFORMATION**

**PAY GRADE: 19**

**APPLICATION PROCEDURES**

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832/393-0453). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

**EOE Equal Opportunity Employer**
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

**Agency**
- City of Houston

**Address**

901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

**Website

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