Events Specialist

Overview

Applications for this position can be submitted online. You must submit a completed City of Midwest City employment application to be considered. Resumes without a completed City employment application will not be accepted.

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for an Events Specialist in the Communications and Marketing department. The incumbent assists in the overall administration of Midwest City special events and festivals; conducts meetings with citizen committees and coordinates with city departments to accomplish projects; designs and coordinates projects with various community organizations, including school systems, military contacts, and the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce;

and supports brand imaging and public perception of the City mission, purpose, and values.

• Assist in the administration of city events and festivals.
• Conduct meetings with citizen committees and coordinate with city departments to complete projects.
• Design and coordinate projects with community organizations (schools, military contacts, Chamber of Commerce).
• Support branding and public perception aligned with the City mission, purpose, and values.

• High school graduate or equivalent; an Associate's Degree and/or experience in marketing, coordination of community events, and recreation programs is required.
• Bachelor's degree in related fields preferred.
• Marketing and/or graphic design experience is preferred.
• Software skills:
  Intermediate in Other, Presentation/PowerPoint;
  Basic in 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing.
• Valid Oklahoma driver license and ability to maintain insurance eligibility.
• Must pass clerical, word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher tests.
• Position is safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening.

Starting salary range: $21.5855-$22.8556/hr with benefits.

Click "Apply now" to apply online or via kiosk in person at the City of Midwest City, HR Dept., 100 N. Midwest Blvd, Midwest City, OK. Applications accepted until filled. EOE.