Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events and special projects designed to attract visitors to downtown Cape Girardeau.
• Maintaining an up-to-date annual events calendar and ensuring accurate event listings on the website
• Scheduling and leading event-related committee meetings; recording minutes, delegating tasks, and monitoring progress
• Coordinating event logistics including permits, street closures, vendor communications, and partnerships with city departments (Police, Fire, and Public Works)
• Overseeing event accounting and processing financial documentation
• Assist the Executive Director with event Budgets
• Managing event setup, breakdown, and onsite support
• Creating and updating event documentation (e.g., spreadsheets, contracts, reports, and evaluations)
• Managing detailed action plans and timelines in Trello
• Develop and schedule engaging, timely social media content across platforms (Facebook and Instagram)

Requirements

• Professional
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a commitment to community engagement
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms
• Graphic Design/Canva experience
• Experience with Canva, Mailchimp, GiveButter, WordPress, and Trello
• Familiarity with CRM/database systems
• Quickbooks Online

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off