Special Events Coordinator

Special Events Coordinator

City of Newnan

Do you have exceptional organizational skills and love planning memorable events? The City of Newnan Main Street event program has been active in the community for 40 years and has a reputation of excellence. The Special Events Coordinator supports and organizes fun filled events for the City of Newnan, ensuring event-related tasks are delivered in a professional manner in accordance with organizational goals.

If this matches your career goals, we would love to have you join our team as a Special Events Coordinator!

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists the Main Street Manager with planning, implementation, and evaluation of special events; serves as liaison to event vendors; coordinates the registration process including the distribution of materials, assignment of exhibit space, and collects appropriate fees
• Assists with training, scheduling, and supervising volunteers for special events.
• Prepares press releases to promote programs and events; maintains media contact lists.
• Prepares briefs, summaries, fact sheets, and other required data for event planning; prepares and maintains reports, records, and files.
• Receives and responds to questions and inquiries; identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information.
• Interprets and communicates event regulations, guidelines, and policies; reports and/or resolves issues related to program policies and procedures.
• Performs a variety of administrative support tasks including answering the phone, greeting visitors, typing correspondence, and reports, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and moderate experience in event planning, sales, marketing, and public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to handle conflict calmly and professionally
• Detail-oriented and reliable with good time-management skills
• Able to work well individually and in a group

This position is full time, non-exempt and eligible for City of Newnan's remarkably comprehensive benefit package to include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Options, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Retirement benefits-10% City Contribution into a 401a account.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Option.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Incentive Program.

Pre-employment screenings include background, motor vehicle and drug screen.

Position is open until filled.