Responsible for coordinating the activation of public space in Downtown Garland and processing third-party event permits across the City. Work will focus primarily on public space activation including placemaking events, community engagement and events coordination, data collection and analysis, and administrative support.

Salary: $18.14 - $23.29/ depending on qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of placemaking activation events in the downtown district.

• Provide promotional campaign support, particularly in the areas of customer service, research, data collection, analysis, and public outreach.

• Oversee third-party event permits city wide and coordinate communication between necessary City departments.

• Act as a liaison between non-profit groups and businesses in the assistance of planning events.

• Coordinate and monitor activation event timelines and ensure deadlines are met.

• Run statistical reports and related metrics for events and promotions.

• Coordinate logistical and administrativeneedsfor

• Maintain events database and calendar to maximize activation and avoid overlapping utilization.

• May developing marketing materials and as needed providing on-site support.

• Prepare written reports, presentations, communication, or correspondence on behalf of the department.

• Some office support or administrative functions including filing, organizing, researching and coordinating purchases, and assisting with overflow work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree

• Two years related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job's essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Event Planning or Management, Marketing, Communications and Hospitality, or similar field of study.

• At least four (4) years of event or performance coordination experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Exceptional communication skills - written and verbal

• Deep knowledge of downtown communities and the public places people share.

• Customer service skills and experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and techniques used in planning, coordinating, and servicing a variety of events.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, City officials, vendors, fellow employees and citizens