Community Events Planner (Parks & Recreation)

City of Santa Fe Springs; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Santa Fe Springs seeks an Event Coordinator to plan and execute community events for the Parks and Recreation Department. You will manage events from concepts to on-site execution, coordinating schedules, vendors, entertainment, staffing, equipment, site operations, and related expenses.

The role involves collaboration with City staff, community partners, sponsors, contractors, volunteers, and the public to deliver safe, organized, and welcoming events.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in event coordination, recreation, hospitality, community programming, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Relevant education may be considered in place of experience.
• Experience coordinating vendors, staff, volunteers, or event operations preferred.
• Experience creating social media content, promotional materials, or other public communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement assigned community events, concerts, celebrations, and other department activities.
• Develop event work plans identifying timelines, locations, staffing, equipment, supplies, and operational requirements.
• Secure and coordinate vendors, performers, contractors, food providers, and participating organizations.
• Work with City departments and outside agencies to address permits, public safety, traffic control, facility use, and site requirements.
• Prepare staffing assignments and provide direction to part-time employees and volunteers during events.
• Oversee event setup, operation, and cleanup and adapt to schedule changes, equipment issues, weather conditions.

Skills

Event coordination

Vendor coordination

Social media content

Organizational skills

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Office software

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Scheduling software

Job description

City of Santa Fe Springs seeks an Event Coordinator to plan and execute community events for the Parks and Recreation Department. You will manage events from concepts to on-site execution, coordinating schedules, vendors, entertainment, staffing, equipment, site operations, and related expenses.

The role involves collaboration with City staff, community partners, sponsors, contractors, volunteers, and the public to deliver safe, organized, and welcoming events.