Civic Events Coordinator

Community Events Coordinator

Highland City is seeking a passionate and organized individual to fill the role of Community Events Coordinator. If you have a knack for planning and executing successful events, a talent for community engagement, and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Highland City is a thriving community committed to providing exceptional services and fostering a strong sense of community spirit. We are dedicated to creating engaging events that enrich the lives of our residents.

Job Summary

As our Community Events Coordinator, you will play a vital role in planning, organizing, and executing a variety of city-sponsored events and programs. You will work closely with city organizations, manage volunteers, and ensure the seamless delivery of each event.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Coordination : Plan, organize, and coordinate annual events and special activities, including the Highland Fling, Easter Egg Hunt, Senior Citizen Dinner, and holiday activities.
• Community Liaison : Serve as a liaison to city organizations such as the Arts Council, Historical Committee, and City Council.
• Communication & Reporting : Attend city meetings, provide updates on event progress, and recommend policy and procedure improvements.
• Marketing & Promotion : Create engaging promotional materials using tools like Canva, Microsoft Word, and Publisher.
• Volunteer & Vendor Management : Chair volunteer groups, procure permits, organize vendors and entertainment, and manage sponsorships.
• Budget Management : Plan, manage, and report on event budgets.
• Youth Engagement : Advise the Highland Youth City Council, fostering youth leadership and engagement.
• Customer Service : Provide exceptional customer service to the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment

Disclaimer : This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify this job description as needed. All qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment testing including but not limited to : Background check (18 years of age and older), Driving Record Review, Drug Screen, and Human Performance Evaluation.