Downtown Placemaking & Activation Specialist

City of Garland; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking an Activation and Placemaking Coordinator to lead placemaking initiatives and public space activations in Downtown Garland. You will collaborate with City departments and community partners to plan and manage art projects, events, and programming that boost activity and economic vitality.

The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and capable of managing multiple projects with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Preferred degrees in Public Relations, Event Planning/Management, Marketing or Communications.
• Event coordination experience: at least four years.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, coordination, and implementation of placemaking initiatives and activations downtown.
• Develop activation concepts to increase visitation and economic vitality.
• Coordinate promotional campaigns to support downtown businesses and activation efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with businesses, organizations, owners, vendors, artists, sponsors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage public art initiatives and revitalization efforts.
• Create detailed project timelines for activations and events and ensure deadlines.
• Plan and oversee activation logistics, including vendor coordination, permits, staffing, and site layouts.
• Execute on-site management of activation events and ensure safety and quality experiences.
• Coordinate downtown calendar and event database with City Departments to maximize space usage.
• Monitor performance with attendance data, feedback, and economic indicators; report findings.
• Assist with creative marketing themes and activation strategies aligned with branding.
• Assist with reports, correspondence, board materials, and communications for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain program databases, inventory, purchases, and warehouse organization.
• Coordinate permitting, safety regulations, and event logistics with City departments.
• Assist in planning and executing department-produced special events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Downtown/community knowledge

Customer service

Event planning

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Garland is seeking an Activation and Placemaking Coordinator to lead placemaking initiatives and public space activations in Downtown Garland. You will collaborate with City departments and community partners to plan and manage art projects, events, and programming that boost activity and economic vitality.

The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and capable of managing multiple projects with stakeholders.