Responsibilities

• Manage RDDC’s outdoor public events
• Oversee external contract for larger events
• Manage all RDDC-produced events, including securing all event sponsorships, partners, permits, volunteers, vendors (e.g., food trucks), and all on-site event management
• Assist in submission of associated grant applications
• Manage RDDC’s Pop-Up Toolkit equipment which assists other entities seeking to hold downtown events open to the public
• Manage logistics for RDDC’s Economic Growth Series business luncheons
• Coordinate with event locations, including event contracts, room layouts, menu selections, table assignments, and A/V needs
• Manage and coordinate event reservations, payments, name badges, table signs, and event signage
• Administer programs and installations that make downtown public spaces more welcoming and appealing (e.g., seasonal holiday decorations, plantings, summer furniture)
• Provide marketing assistance

Requirements

• Events planning and execution (previous experience required)
• Excellent verbal and writing skills required
• B.A. degree in a related field required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Canva, Constant Contact, and social media platforms
• Ability to work in a team-centered environment
• Organized, detail-oriented, innovative problem-solver, and capable of managing multiple tasks
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds in order to work at event sites (e.g., loading, unloading, set-up, tear-down)

Benefits

• The salary for this position ranges from $62,500-$66,000, depending on experience and qualifications.