Special Events Supervisor

Under general direction, the Special Events Supervisor plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates City and community special events. The position oversees event operations, budgets, staffing, vendors, sponsor ships, permitting and safety while coordinating with City departments and community partners to deliver successful, inclusive and fiscally responsible events.

• Lead the strategic development, design, planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of City signature events, holiday celebrations, cultural programs, civic ceremonies, community events, and departmental activities that support the City of Anna's goals and community identity.
• Prepare comprehensive event plans, timelines, site layouts, production schedules, staffing assignments, vendor placements, traffic and parking arrangements, setup and breakdown procedures, and operational requirements to ensure effective event execution.
• Support the Interdepartmental Event Logistics Committee and coordinate event applications, permits, reviews, ordinances, and operational requirements for internal and external special events.
• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment, recognition and retention strategies, including annual volunteer program plans.
• Evaluate, administer and monitor vendor and service contracts. Develop sponsorship packages, cultivate new sponsors and community partnerships, maintain existing relationships, coordinate the City's co-sponsorship program and ensure fulfillment of sponsorship and partnership commitments in accordance with City policies.
• Develop, manage and monitor special-event budgets, revenues, expenditures, forecasts, sponsorship projections and cost analyses. Coordinate purchasing, rentals, purchase requests, invoice verification, cost reconciliation, equipment and supply inventories, and the efficient allocation of personnel and other resources.
• Collaborate with City departments and stakeholders to develop and coordinate event marketing, branding, promotional materials, websites, social media content, activity guides, signage, media information and participant communications to promote public awareness, engagement and attendance.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned events and oversee event setup, production, execution, and breakdown. Direct and monitor event conditions and permit compliance; conduct site inspections and readiness meetings; and resolve operational issues to ensure successful event delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, permits, accessibility standards, fire and life-safety requirements, insurance provisions, City policies, and risk management practices. Collaborate with Emergency Management and public safety personnel to develop and maintain emergency action plans, severe-weather procedures, incident response protocols, communication plans, and event cancellation or postponement recommendations. Document and coordinate follow-up for event-related incidents and accidents.
• Maintain accurate event records and performance reports, including attendance, vendor and sponsor participation, volunteer engagement, revenues, expenditures, incidents, customer satisfaction, and operational outcomes. Conduct post-event evaluations and debriefings, document lessons learned, research industry trends and innovative practices, and recommend improvements to event quality, safety, efficiency, and community experience.
• Research, recommend, and implement new community events that are aligned with City priorities and available resources. Develop and maintain event procedures, templates, checklists, vendor and sponsor standards, and production records. Represent the division at neighborhood, advisory board, City Council, professional association, sponsor, vendor, and community meetings as assigned, and adhere to established City and departmental attendance policies, including flexible work schedules, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operational needs require.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation Administration, Recreation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field and four years of experience, two years of which are in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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