Entry-Level Events & Filming Coordinator

City of Long Beach, CA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach is recruiting two full-time, entry-level unclassified Events Coordinator I positions in the Special Events and Filming Office. Under the City Manager’s Office, the division handles permits for all special events and film productions within Long Beach, fostering civic pride, cultural enrichment, and economic activity.

Responsibilities include coordinating events/filming citywide, promoting public facilities, negotiating permits, and ensuring compliance with laws and

Qualifications

• One year of experience coordinating, planning, and/or organizing events or film production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written); proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to interface with officials, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination, scheduling, managing, permitting, and monitoring of special event and/or filming activity citywide.
• Promote and maximize the use of public property and facilities for events and filming.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of permits.
• Maintain professional communications with public/private institutions, event promoters, production companies, residents, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate public safety, public works, and other support services for events/filming.
• Coordinate with promoters/production companies/community to mitigate event impact.
• Ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event coordination

Microsoft Office

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The City of Long Beach is recruiting two full-time, entry-level unclassified Events Coordinator I positions in the Special Events and Filming Office. Under the City Manager’s Office, the division handles permits for all special events and film productions within Long Beach, fostering civic pride, cultural enrichment, and economic activity.

Responsibilities include coordinating events/filming citywide, promoting public facilities, negotiating permits, and ensuring compliance with laws and