Events Coordinator (Grade 10)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville's Parks & Recreation department seeks an Events Coordinator to organize and manage setup for local and city-wide events.

You will lead volunteers, coordinate equipment and facilities, and work under supervision to deliver engaging community programs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to operate a 1.5-ton lift gate truck; CDL Class A required on hire. This role offers opportunities to contribute to diverse public events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent experience.
• CDL Class A license required on hire; ability to operate a 1.5-ton lift gate truck.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate setup for city-wide events and neighborhood-based events.
• Lead volunteers during event setup and coordinate logistics with vendors and staff.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are properly arranged for each event and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Volunteer leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Events Coordinator position.

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

About our Department:

The goal of the Department of Parks & Recreation is to provide opportunities for recreation to all citizens regardless of family structure, income, gender, or ethnic origin. This commitment involves the opportunity to achieve full recreational experiences through individual, team and family activities, an atmosphere for leisure time enjoyment, in addition to striving to offer a continual program of citywide events.

Events Coordinator Position Overview:

This is specialized work in planning, organizing, and coordinating set-up of equipment and facilities for special community wide and city-wide events. Work involves responsibility for setting up equipment and facilities for a variety of neighborhood based and city-wide special events. Work requires the ability to lead a group of volunteers in setting up for special community-wide and city-wide events. Work requires the use of tact and skill in dealing with the public. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by a supervisor through conferences, reports, and results obtained.

Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:

• High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency; or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to operate a 1 1/2-ton lift gate truck.
• Commercial Driver's License, Class A required upon hire.

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request