Outdoor Events Lead for Large-Scale Experiences

Great Parks of Hamilton County; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays & sick time

Recreation access

Job summary

Great Parks of Hamilton County in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Events Specialist to bring to life its portfolio of outdoor events and milestone celebrations. You will lead end-to-end event execution, from concept through post-event evaluation, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and sponsor fulfillment.

The role requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and involves coordinating venues, décor, staffing, vendors, and budgets with cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in events, marketing, community relations, and/or public relations.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle — from creative ideation through post-event evaluation — of a portfolio of events designed to increase the visibility of Great Parks in the region. This may include, but is not limited to, large-scale special events and milestone events such as ribbon cutting ceremonies, festivals, and conferences.
• Specializes in bringing imaginative, distinctive concepts to life while managing every detail with precision — from thematic design, venue coordination, decor, to printed materials, guest experience, and sponsorship fulfillment.
• Executes logistics necessary to ensure events are set-up, operate, and are torn-down efficiently and timely; such as purchasing of supplies, packing/transporting/unpacking event supplies and décor, delegating duties to staff and volunteers, coordinating vendor arrivals, and troubleshooting.
• Shares responsibility as serving as on-site, day-of lead for special events and select events and programs.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison to internal teams as it pertains to special and milestone events; work collaboratively across agency divisions to communicate event updates in a timely manner, request staffing/support, develop and communicate day-of-event staffing schedule, solicit feedback and ideas/concepts, develop and address any potential conflicts or issues.

Skills

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations or related field

Job description

Great Parks of Hamilton County in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Events Specialist to bring to life its portfolio of outdoor events and milestone celebrations. You will lead end-to-end event execution, from concept through post-event evaluation, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and sponsor fulfillment.

The role requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and involves coordinating venues, décor, staffing, vendors, and budgets with cross-team collaboration.