Mainstreet and Event Coordinator

Mainstreet and Event Coordinator

Administration Job Description

FLSA Status: NE

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant City Manager/ City Secretary, the Main Street and Events Coordinator organizes and administers the Mount Pleasant Main Street Program as part of the downtown revitalization strategy and organizing of community festivals and events. The position provides support, information, and exceptional customer service to the general public.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, or public/business administration is preferred.
• Three years of experience in marketing, special events, or design is required.
• Graphics experience is preferred.
• A valid Texas driver’s license is required.

• Knowledge of City practices and procedures.
• Understanding of marketing, websites, and social media.
• Possesses a high level of customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of social media and digital administration tools.
• Friendly, approachable demeanor; ability to reflect Mount Pleasant’s brand as a forward-facing ambassador.
• Principles and practices of budgeting and financial management.
• Principles and practices of community engagement, project management and event management.
• Must be energetic, imaginative, and organized, capable of multitasking while maintaining a sense of the overall goals of the organization, department, and program.
• Ability to operate a computer and related software and basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of individuals with courtesy and tact.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and to self-motivate.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office environment with low to moderate noise level. Subject to sitting for an extended period of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting and putting away such items as records and office supplies of moderate weight of up to 40 pounds. Working with a wide variety of people, some of whom may be irate or difficult.

HIPAA Compliance Statement All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

E.O.E. The City of Mount Pleasant prohibits job discrimination for reasons of a person's ethnic origin, political association, religion, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, gender identity, pregnancy, spirituality, belief, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, and age, which has no bearing on their qualification, performance, and ability.