Downtown Events & Programs Lead - Flexible 4-Day Week

Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Inc.; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary event tickets

32-hour workweek with four-day goal

Flexible schedule

Be part of major community events

Networking with local businesses

Creative event opportunities

Visible community impact

Job summary

Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership is seeking an energetic Events & Program Manager to lead planning for signature events in Fond du Lac County. You will manage the Farmers Market, Fondue Fest, Wine Walks, Galentine’s Day, and more across about 15 events and 50+ event days.

You will coordinate timelines, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, budgets, and on-site operations, while promoting community engagement and supporting 280+ local businesses.

Qualifications

• Strong event planning and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and details.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills with businesses, vendors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Experience with event budgets, vendor coordination, sponsorships, and contract negotiations.
• Creative understanding of event marketing, social media, promotions, and audience engagement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, Google Suites, social media platforms, and website management.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable with problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills with experience coordinating staff, volunteers, or event-day teams.
• Experience in events, hospitality, marketing, communications, or community engagement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute DFP events, including the Farmers Market, Fondue Fest, Wine Walks, and more.
• Coordinate event timelines, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, entertainment, budgets, and day-of operations.
• Create engaging promotions and marketing strategies for downtown events and businesses.
• Oversee social media, website content, email marketing, newsletters, press releases, and print materials.
• Build strong relationships with downtown businesses, community partners, and event participants.
• Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Downtown Fond du Lac and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities and build relationships with community and corporate partners.
• Coordinate sponsor benefits, recognition, and fulfillment.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers and event-day teams.
• Assist with staff onboarding while helping create a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Event planning

Project coordination

Communication

Vendor management

Sponsorships

Volunteer management

Budgeting

Marketing & promotions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Google Suites

Social media

Website management

Job description

Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership is seeking an energetic Events & Program Manager to lead planning for signature events in Fond du Lac County. You will manage the Farmers Market, Fondue Fest, Wine Walks, Galentine’s Day, and more across about 15 events and 50+ event days.

You will coordinate timelines, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, budgets, and on-site operations, while promoting community engagement and supporting 280+ local businesses.