Community Events Lead - Flexible Hours & Sponsorships

City of Missouri City, TX; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Missouri City, TX is seeking a Community Events Supervisor in the Recreation Division to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the City’s community event portfolio and related programs. You will manage budgets, recruit sponsors and vendors, lead citywide volunteer efforts, and coordinate with departments and external partners on permits and logistics.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3 years of relevant experience, and CPRP certification (or ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of relevant professional experience required.
• Certified Professional Event Planner (CPRP) or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months.
• Department may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and oversee the City's annual community event portfolio, establishing goals, timelines, site plans, budget parameters, and interdepartmental coordination requirements for each event.
• Administer the City's Community Event Participation program, reviewing and processing applications from user groups and coordinating with approved groups throughout the event cycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all City internal and partnership events; coordinate with City departments to ensure requirements are identified and fulfilled.
• Manage and supervise personnel for event operation; create schedules, assign duties, hire, train, and evaluate staff.
• Develop and manage operating budgets for community events, including cost projections, sponsorships, and post-event reconciliation; seek alternative funding.
• Oversee the City's volunteer program, including development of roles and scheduling, training coordination, recognition, and evaluation.
• Manage the department's sponsorship policy and program, including recruiting sponsors, developing packages, negotiating agreements, maintaining relationships, and processing payments.
• Coordinate with external partners and event hosts to ensure compliance with policies, permits, insurance, and safety standards during planning and execution.
• Evaluate performance and impact of events, presenting evaluations, impact assessments, and recommendations.
• Handle questions and event needs; propose policies and procedures; support a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall, including weather-related or emergency events.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field

CPRP certification or ability to obtain within 12 months

Job description

City of Missouri City, TX is seeking a Community Events Supervisor in the Recreation Division to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the City’s community event portfolio and related programs. You will manage budgets, recruit sponsors and vendors, lead citywide volunteer efforts, and coordinate with departments and external partners on permits and logistics.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3 years of relevant experience, and CPRP certification (or ability to obtain