Engagement and Activation Coordinator

Downtown Garland Public Space Coordinator

Responsible for coordinating the activation of public space in Downtown Garland and processing third-party event permits across the City. Work will focus primarily on public space activation including placemaking events, community engagement and events coordination, data collection and analysis, and administrative support.

Pay Range: $18.14 - 23.30 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of placemaking activation events in the downtown district.
• Provide promotional campaign support, particularly in the areas of customer service, research, data collection, analysis, and public outreach.
• Oversee third-party event permits city wide and coordinate communication between necessary City departments.
• Act as a liaison between non-profit groups and businesses in the assistance of planning events.
• Coordinate and monitor activation event timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
• Run statistical reports and related metrics for events and promotions.
• Coordinate logistical and administrative needs for events on the Square.
• Maintain events database and calendar to maximize activation and avoid overlapping utilization.
• May assist in executing events, including developing marketing materials and as needed providing on-site support.
• Prepare written reports, presentations, communication, or correspondence on behalf of the department.
• Some office support or administrative functions including filing, organizing, researching and coordinating purchases, and assisting with overflow work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Two years related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job's essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Event Planning or Management, Marketing, Communications and Hospitality, or similar field of study
• At least four years event or performance coordination experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills – written and verbal
• Deep knowledge of downtown communities and the public places people share.
• Customer service skills and experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and techniques used in planning, coordinating, and servicing a variety of events.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, City officials, vendors, fellow employees and citizens

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent works in an event environment. Occasional outside work and other physical labor such as standing, walking, bending/stooping, kneeling, and lifting or carrying a maximum of 50 lbs.