2026-A Cultural Arts - Special Events Manager (7​/2026

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the development and implementation of cultural arts and other special events. Job duties consist of varied program coordination duties. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of leisure services to area residents. FLSA status is Non-Exempt. The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

• Identifies and develops special events, including parades, concerts, festivals, farmers markets, and other activities.
• Sets up and breaks down event equipment.
• Works with community organizations on special community and quality of life projects and events.

• Works with and manages groups within the Creative and Performing Arts Council.
• Plans, prepares, publicizes, executes and follows‑up on cultural arts events.
• Attends meetings of councils, boards, and committees.
• Coordinates with external arts organizations.

• Prepares budget requests and administers approved funds.
• Prepares grant applications and manages grant funds.
• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and participates in the hiring and discipline process of department personnel.
• Coordinates publicity and promotion of arts and special events; develops ad campaigns; appears in live and recorded interviews.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports, and operational procedures.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence.
• Maintains files and records.

• Assists other departments.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
• Bachelors' Degree in Arts, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field is required.
• Three (3) years' experience in public relations, event planning or programming.
• Three (3) years' of supervisory experience.
• Experience in grant writing preferred.
• Familiarity with creative concepts and an appreciation of the arts is preferred.

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

• Job duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. Employees frequently lift light and occasionally heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color.
• Job duties are typically performed in an office and outdoors occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, etc.
• Job duties may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
• Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
• Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
• Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of department and city policies…