Community Arts & Events Lead

Town of Mooresville; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Town contribution to 401(k)

Choice of medical plans (HSA)

Town-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness Incentive Program

EAP (24/7)

Volunteer Time-Off

Vacation leave start 14 days

Paid holidays

Floating holiday & Wellness Day

Bereavement leave

On-site clinic

Down payment assistance

Pet insurance

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

The Town of Mooresville is seeking an Arts & Events Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and evaluate Town-sponsored events, performing arts programs, receptions, grand openings, and employee recognition events, collaborating with Town departments, vendors, volunteers, and community groups to ensure engaging experiences.

The role also handles venue calendars, supervising staff and volunteers, managing rentals at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center and Liberty Park, and ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Tourism, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience planning and implementing large-scale special events.
• Experience contracting with performing artists is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate community-wide special events, receptions, groundbreakings, grand openings, ribbon cuttings, and similar functions.
• Manage performing arts rentals from initial inquiry through invoicing, including responding to inquiries and coordinating venue tours.
• Manage the Mooresville Performing Arts Center and Liberty Park calendars, including performances, rentals, special events, and community activities.
• Coordinate scheduling for the Joe V. Knox Auditorium at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in collaboration with the facility manager.
• Coordinate and administer the community events permit program.
• Coordinate and implement employee recognition activities and events as requested.
• Coordinate with event contractors, vendors, performers, volunteers, and other partners.
• Attend technical week rehearsals to supervise and assist with technical aspects of performances.
• Assist guest designers and artists with technical matters.
• Supervise and assist with set and stage construction and oversight.
• Orient facility renters to venues, with an emphasis on technical requirements and safety.
• Monitor lighting, sound, rigging, and other technical equipment and arrange for repair or replacement as needed.
• Recruit, train, and assign student, volunteer, and paid staff for individual shows.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, volunteers, contractors, vendors, and the public.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Coordination

Communication

Vendor management

Staff supervision

Education

Associate degree in Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Tourism, or a closely related field

Job description

The Town of Mooresville is seeking an Arts & Events Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and evaluate Town-sponsored events, performing arts programs, receptions, grand openings, and employee recognition events, collaborating with Town departments, vendors, volunteers, and community groups to ensure engaging experiences.

The role also handles venue calendars, supervising staff and volunteers, managing rentals at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center and Liberty Park, and ensuring safety and