Events Specialist: Downtown Programs & Activations

City-of-Wilmington,-Nc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wilmington is seeking an Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, facilitate and administer events, permitting, downtown programming and activations across the city. You’ll ensure events are safe, inclusive and well‑coordinated.

The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and involves serving as a liaison with organizers, businesses, residents and City departments to support downtown activity and programming.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited university/community college in Parks and Recreation, Event Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Community Development, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, facilitates and manages assigned Citywide and downtown events and activations from planning through completion.
• Manages event permitting activities including review, coordination, notification, documentation, permit issuance and follow-up.

Education

Degree in Parks and Recreation / Event Management / Public Administration / Business Administration / Communications / Community Development

Job description

City of Wilmington is seeking an Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, facilitate and administer events, permitting, downtown programming and activations across the city. You’ll ensure events are safe, inclusive and well‑coordinated.

The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and involves serving as a liaison with organizers, businesses, residents and City departments to support downtown activity and programming.