Signature Events Lead

avon; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Life insurance

Rec Center pass

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Personal days

Sick days

Holidays

Spanish language program

Job summary

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to support the Culture, Arts & Special Events (CASE) Manager with development, organization, and implementation of the Town's programs. This role performs a variety of production and administrative duties.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in event management, economics, business or equivalent work experience and 4+ years of progressive administrative or supervisory experience in special events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in event management, economics, business or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years progressive administrative or supervisory experience in special events or like work.
• Experience for an all-seasons resort municipality is a plus.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and recruit special event vendors and other contractual entities to ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate recruitment and scheduling of volunteer personnel and manage commitments.
• Assist with CASE Committee packet materials, meeting minutes and preparation.
• Attend CASE Committee meetings and support communications with promotional materials.
• Administer special event and sound permits, collect fees and manage approvals and insurance forms.
• Develop, plan, coordinate and implement community and signature events with safety and permitting in mind.
• Coordinate traffic plans and signage in collaboration with Public Works and Avon PD.
• Maintain and update the Town’s events calendar and special event webpages.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in event management economics or business

Job description

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to support the Culture, Arts & Special Events (CASE) Manager with development, organization, and implementation of the Town's programs. This role performs a variety of production and administrative duties.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in event management, economics, business or equivalent work experience and 4+ years of progressive administrative or supervisory experience in special events.