Tourism and Marketing Event Coordinator

SUMMARY : Coordinates the event planning and management of activities for the City of Katy's Downtown Plaza, rental of Civic Center and downtown street closures for events.

Assists in promoting the City of Katy as a destination for business, residents and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Development and coordination of new and existing events, activities and programs for the City of Katy's Downtown Plaza;

creates marketing campaigns, takes photos and maintains records for reporting.

Manages the facility rentals and street closure requests for events and festival in Downtown, including the Civic Center, Visitors Center, Plaza and Outdoor Museum;

handles logistics and acts as the main point of contact with clients.

• Assists in the planning and coordination of the City's annual Katy Rice Festival.
• Assists in the design of creative promotional and advertising pieces for the Downtown Plaza, and assists in the planning of marketing strategies, communications, and public relations.
• Develops relationships with local community, businesses, school districts, civic associations, media, etc. in order to encourage participation in community activities.
• Assists in the management of social media pages; creates and updates media and website content as needed; responds to calls, emails, and media requests.
• Writes and administers grants, and assists with event-related sponsorship acquisition.
• Develops and maintains a volunteer program to provide opportunities to the community members while addressing needs of the City.
• Attends tourism and event coordination related conferences, workshops and webinars; represents the City in local, regional, and statewide promotional efforts.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines :

A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND two (2) years of experience in event coordinating, marketing and community relations;

OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of :

• City and Department policies and procedures.
• Planning, coordination and logistics of events.
• Current marketing trends, including the utilization of social media.
• Sales skills and ability to build productive community and business relationships.

Skill in :

• Event planning and organizing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Creative design for marketing materials using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Operating a personal computer, standard software, and general office equipment.
• Communicating clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining records and filing systems.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

A valid State Driver's License may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT : Work is performed in a standard office environment. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, occasionally.

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