Event Coordinator

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating

18 days paid time off per year

Longevity bonus

6 days of paid TERM time

Tuition reimbursement

Florida Retirement System

Wellness programs

Gym access

Job summary

Orange County Government in Orlando seeks an Event Coordinator to plan and manage events at the Orange County Convention Center. You will coordinate event outlines, equipment, vendor relations, and on-site logistics to deliver successful meetings and conferences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Recreation, or Hospitality Management and experience in convention or event coordination, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Recreation or Hospitality Management and two years of experience in Convention/Event Coordination.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned events within the Orange County Convention Center, including event outlines, equipment coordination, monitoring events in progress, customer service and relations, and contractual matters.
• Acts as liaison between users of the Center and the Center's staff.
• Attends planning meetings with clients and their vendors; conducts pre-convention meetings with Center divisions, clients and vendors.
• Collects and manages information to produce an event and creates event documents with schedules and diagrams.
• Enforces Center policies and uses independent judgment in interactions with clients and patrons.
• Reviews lessee contracts to ensure dates, facilities and equipment meet specifications and contractual provisions.
• Manages events in progress to ensure compliance with Center policy and public safety codes.

Skills

Event coordination

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or Recreation or Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

Responsible for the coordination of events within the Orange County Convention Center.

General supervision is received from the Supervisor of Event Coordination and is reviewed through activity reports, conferences and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Coordinates assigned events within the Orange County Convention Center to include event outlines, equipment coordination, monitoring events in progress, customer service and relations, and contractual matters.
• Performs as liaison between users of the Orange County Convention Center and the Center's staff.
• Attends planning meetings with clients and their vendors. Conducts pre-convention meetings with Center divisions, clients and their vendors.
• Collects and manages information for the purpose of producing an event.
• Produces an event document, including schedules, department instructions and diagrams, utilizing industry specific software.
• Enforces written policies and procedures of the Center and exercises independent judgement in all activities with clients, event patrons and the general public.
• Reviews lessee's contract to ensure dates, times, facilities and equipment provided are correct and contractual provisions have been fulfilled.
• Manages events in progress to ensure compliance with Center policy and public safety codes.
• Meets the Center of Hospitality (CoH) standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Recreation or Hospitality Management and two years of experience in Convention/Event Coordination, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.

Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferences

Experience with Microsoft Office products and event management software.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 09/10/2026

Close Date: 10/01/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.00 to $32.49

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

*If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Dr. Orlando FL. 32819

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.