Cultural Affairs & Special Events Coordinator

Town of Nantucket – Culture & Tourism

Cultural Affairs & Special Events Coordinator

The Town of Nantucket, Culture & Tourism is hiring a Cultural Affairs & Special Events Coordinator. Under the direction of the Director, the Coordinator is responsible for the organization and scheduling of activities at Children’s Beach and overseeing the Department’s special events. This role also organizes day‑to‑day activities of the Special Events & Film Permitting Division and provides clerical, customer‑service and administrative support to the entire office, including Visitor Services support.

College diploma or equivalent; two or more years of hospitality or tourism experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Computer literacy, especially familiarity with or ability to learn various project‑management software and electronic data‑management software, is required. A valid Massachusetts class D driver’s license is also required.

Full time; benefits;
LiUNA Union, S2 position. Starting hourly rate: $39.76 for new hires; $45.93 for employees with 20 years of service with the Town of Nantucket.

Under the direction of the Director or their designee, the Coordinator is responsible for the organization and scheduling of activities at Children’s Beach and overseeing and attending holiday festivities in the summer season. This role also organizes day‑to‑day activities of the Events Division of the Culture & Tourism Department and provides clerical, customer‑service and administrative support to the entire office, including Visitor and Passport Services support.

Under general supervision of the Culture & Tourism Director, the employee carries out recurring assignments independently with specific instruction. The supervisor reviews work to remain aware of progress, work methods, and technical accuracy. The employee is not required to supervise other Town employees, though may coordinate the work assignments of seasonal staff.

The employee does not have regular access to confidential information in accordance with the State Public Records Law. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations and legal repercussions.

Standardized practices, procedures or general instructions govern the work performed; independent judgment is needed to facilitate exceptional customer service with the public and maintain confidentiality. The work consists of a variety of office and project‑management duties that generally follow standardized practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines, but may vary according to the nature of the transaction and information involved.

Regular attendance at outdoor public events is required. The position may require evening, weekend and holiday work and exposure to varying weather conditions while supporting departmental programs and special events. During the summer months, visitors and residents utilize Children’s Beach recreationally and ask frequent questions. The employee must be available to work and provide on‑site support for Town‑sponsored events, permitted special events, community celebrations, concerts, holiday festivities, and other departmental programs that occur outside normal business hours.