Events Project Manager; Part-Time
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Management
Event Manager / Planner -
Entertainment & Gaming
Event Manager / Planner
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive.
With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $40.00
Work Days/
Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The City of Durham's Human Resources Department is an accomplished, diverse, energetic team embracing and inspiring the joy of public service. We aggressively challenge assumptions of what is possible, moving towards a future that is more just, productive and rewarding for all employees. Join us if you're ready to share your talents, learn new skills and build relationships in service to the City of Durham!
The City of Durham Events Project Manager assists in planning, executing, and monitoring mid‑sized to large events. Key responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing vendor relationships, tracking budgets, and maintaining timelines. They serve as a primary contact for event‑related questions, troubleshoot on‑site issues, and ensure the successful execution of events.
Duties / Responsibilities- Project Planning:
Create and maintain project timelines, checklists, and event schedules. - Logistics Coordination:
Manage venue selection, transportation coordination, catering, AV setup, and on‑site troubleshooting. - Vendor Management:
Source, negotiate with, and coordinate third‑party vendors, speakers, and suppliers. - Stakeholder Communication:
Provide weekly updates to the internal teams. - On‑Site Supervision:
Manage setup, troubleshooting, and tear‑down of events to ensure a seamless experience. - Post‑Event Evaluation:
Analyze event success through attendee feedback, post‑event reports, and final expense reviews.
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Project Management, or related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in event management in government or public sector environments.
- Strong planning, execution and people management skills.
- Experience creating and maintaining project timelines.
- Vendor management experience.
- Experience supervising onsite events.
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