Junior Events & Filming Coordinator

City of Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Long Beach is seeking two entry-level Events Coordinator I to assist with coordinating, permitting, and monitoring citywide special events and filming activities. You will work under the City Manager’s Office in the Special Events and Filming division.

Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, negotiating permit terms, coordinating with agencies, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies. A bachelor’s degree is required, plus one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience coordinating, planning, and/or organizing events, or 1 year of film production experience or related activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field; substitution may be made on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid California motor vehicle operator's license; must submit proof at time of submission.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination, scheduling, managing, permitting, and monitoring of special event and/or filming activity citywide.
• Promotes and maximizes the use of public property and facilities for special events and filming.
• Negotiates terms and conditions of permits.
• Establishes and maintains professional communication with public and private institutions, event promoters, production companies, and residents and stakeholders.
• Coordinates public safety, public works, and other support services required for special events and filming.
• Coordinates with event promoters, production companies, and the community to mitigate the impact of special events and filming in the City.
• Ensures compliance with state, county, and local laws, ordinances, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

City of Long Beach is seeking two entry-level Events Coordinator I to assist with coordinating, permitting, and monitoring citywide special events and filming activities. You will work under the City Manager’s Office in the Special Events and Filming division.

Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, negotiating permit terms, coordinating with agencies, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies. A bachelor’s degree is required, plus one year of related experience.