Senior Event & Film Permitting Lead

City and County of Denver; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457B Retirement Plan

PTO 140 hours

Paid holidays & personal days

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

EcoPass

Job summary

Denver Arts & Venues (DAV) is seeking a Senior Event and Film Permitting Specialist to coordinate citywide permitting for 450+ events and 350 filming projects annually on public property. You will serve as senior point of contact, guiding organizers and partner agencies through requirements while upholding standards and risk mitigation.

This role supports mega-events, high-visibility productions, and interagency coordination, with a focus on safety, policy alignment, and proactive process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Marketing, Business Administration, Facility Management, or related field.
• 5 years of event production, planning, or permitting experience.
• Driver's license required; licenses/certifications kept current.
• Ability to lead multi-agency projects and engage executive leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication; risk management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret policies and advise on permitting requirements for events and films.
• Manage a high-volume portfolio of complex event and film applications.
• Oversee full permit lifecycle and determine modifications.
• Issue invoices, permits, and denials; track decisions in CRM.
• Collaborate with City agencies to resolve conflicts and impacts.
• Lead coordination meetings with organizers and stakeholders.
• Lead post-event debriefs and implement improvements.

Skills

Project management

Interagency coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Public safety planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

CRM database

PEFP system

Job description

Denver Arts & Venues (DAV) is seeking a Senior Event and Film Permitting Specialist to coordinate citywide permitting for 450+ events and 350 filming projects annually on public property. You will serve as senior point of contact, guiding organizers and partner agencies through requirements while upholding standards and risk mitigation.

This role supports mega-events, high-visibility productions, and interagency coordination, with a focus on safety, policy alignment, and proactive process