Downtown Event Coordinator (part-time) - Grand Junction, CO

Downtown Event Coordinator - Grand Junction, CO
Job Title:     Downtown Event Coordinator
Opening Date/Time:       Wed. 11/16/16 12:00 AM Mountain Time
Closing Date/Time:       Wed. 11/30/16 5:00 PM Mountain Time
Salary:     $19.63 - $22.58 Hourly
Job Type:     Part Time
Location:     437 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado
Department:     Downtown Development Authority




http://gjcity.org/Jobs/Jobs.aspx

Position is 25 hours per week with potential of increasing to 30.

Located in the heart of Colorado's Grand Valley, and home to dozens of outstanding locally-owned shops, music venues, restaurants, galleries and area services, is Downtown Grand Junction. Stroll our tree lined, pedestrian-friendly streets complete with a large collection of public art, fountains and historic buildings. With over 300 sunny days each year and an abundance of outdoor activities nearby, it's easy to fall in love with Downtown Grand Junction, Colorado...it's Grand Junction's most popular attraction for tourists!

 Duties:
Serve as staff for the Downtown Grand Junction Business Improvement District (BID) to coordinate, produce and manage special events; assist in marketing including social media and website maintenance and securing event sponsorships; coordinate and manage all logistics of event production and execution, including securing necessary permits, processing vendor applications, supervising and directing seasonal and permanent part-time event staff responsible for event implementation, and coordinating with applicable City of Grand Junction departmental staff; prepare, manage, and track budgets for each event; serve as BID Liaison with the Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau and Special Event Task Force; provide input, assistance and oversight to third-party producers of non-BID Downtown events; solicit and coordinate the participation of BID businesses in planning and executing events, including staffing both standing and ad hoc event committees; research special events in other communities, and collect organizational best practices and municipal policies/regulation of events; develop recommendations for improving events and event policies; attend and participate in regional meetings and conferences concerning Business Improvement Districts and their special event programming and production; assist in the office with gift card sales and customer service; perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in special event management and production including experience with website management and maintenance as well as contracts and contract management. Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, public administration, marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Knowledge of: Special event management and marketing best practices; principles and practices of public relations and public speaking/presentation; principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation; pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to: Work with diverse constituencies that may possess competing objectives; be highly organized and plan multiple events at once; develop annual budgets, budget reports, and progress reports as requested; prepare and present clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; market events in all types of media including social media formats; work closely with staff and consultants to maintain and update Downtown Grand Junction website; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work flexible hours to accommodate special events.

 Supplemental Information:
Applications must be submitted by 5:00p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2016.

http://gjcity.org/Jobs/Jobs.aspx