Public Events & Partnerships Coordinator

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) seeks a Special Events Coordinator to support public events, festivals, and programs in Montgomery County from our Gaithersburg, MD office. The role covers planning, budgeting, marketing support, and onsite execution to deliver high-quality community events.

As part of the Parks Activation team, you will manage timelines, coordinate staff and volunteers, liaise with performers and partners, and ensure accurate program records

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement special events and programs.
• Identify, hire, coordinate, and contract with entertainers and performers.
• Coordinate permits, licenses, and approvals during event planning process.
• Assist with logistics for events including site supervision, staffing and volunteers.
• Assist in establishing marketing and outreach needs and web updates.
• Serve as liaison with performers, vendors, community partners, volunteers and event staff.
• Manage charges and expenditures related to programming.
• Lead onsite event execution including set-up, event management, and breakdown.
• Assist in preparing event budgets.
• Routes contracts, creates purchase orders and processes payments.
• Manages special projects as assigned.

Skills

Event coordination

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Volunteer management

Communication

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) seeks a Special Events Coordinator to support public events, festivals, and programs in Montgomery County from our Gaithersburg, MD office. The role covers planning, budgeting, marketing support, and onsite execution to deliver high-quality community events.

As part of the Parks Activation team, you will manage timelines, coordinate staff and volunteers, liaise with performers and partners, and ensure accurate program records