Program Coordinator II - Events and Special Projects Manager (61031909)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Events and Special Projects Manager to lead planning and coordination of agency-sponsored events and oversee the Events and Special Projects section.

You will plan and manage local, state, regional and national events, coordinate with external organizations, and assist with agency-wide memorials and special occasions. A bachelor's degree and license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant program experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of agency-sponsored and hosted events.
• Plan and manage local, state, regional and national events in coordination with the Director of Public Relations.
• Manage the Events and Special Projects section including budgets, personnel, meeting schedules, approvals and vendor payments.
• Coordinate event planning from initial planning through completion: venue, budgets, guest lists and logistics.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Director of Public Relations, the Events and Special Projects Manager leads the planning and coordination of agency-sponsored and hosted events.
• Plan and manage high-quality local, state, regional and national events in coordination with the Director of Public Relations.
• Manage the Events and Special Projects section and its administrative activities, including budgets, personnel, meeting schedules, required approvals and vendor payments.
• Manage arrangements for agency-wide and special events from initial planning through completion, including venue selection, event budgets, guest lists and logistics including procurement, timekeeping, and communications.
• With direction from the Director of Public Relations, develop and coordinate events that support the agency’s “One SCDOT” goal, including Employee Appreciation Day, Employee Memorial Day and SCDOT holiday observances.
• Collaborate with outside organizations on events for which SCDOT’s participation is requested.
• With direction from the Director of Public Relations, coordinate with SCDOT’s Emergency Management team during inclement weather to arrange meals and overnight accommodations for responding headquarters personnel.
• Maintain a database of family members’ contact information to communicate about SCDOT’s annual memorial ceremony, memorial scholarships and other agency-wide memorial services. Assist the Director of Public Relations with related events and programs.
• Support the SCDOT Commission’s monthly business meetings as needed and assist Commission members with travel arrangements for conferences and other required events.
• Serve as the agency’s SC Cares Coordinator. Plan and manage annual fundraising activities with assistance from division, district and county coordinators.
• Assist employees and departments with planning and hosting events and activities as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and one (1) year of relevant program experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer.
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
• May be required to work outside normal business hours.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.