Responsibilities

• Event Coordination: Create and coordinate community events that engage local residents and attract visitors to Tomball.
• Assist the Director of Marketing and Tourism in developing programs and events focused on tourism promotion.
• City Festival Operations: Oversee the logistical planning of city festivals and municipal events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for food, craft, and attraction vendors, managing assignments and collecting payments.
• Arrange rental equipment, hire entertainment/talent, plan kids’ activities, and secure all event resources.
• Marketing/Graphic Design: Develop engaging event logos for the city’s marketing and social media platforms.
• Promote events through local web publications and targeted school and community advertising.
• Administrative Support: Facilitate workflow for administrative assistants by assigning tasks, providing training, and offering guidance.
• Attend city events as needed to capture and edit photographs, maintaining an image library for promotional purposes.
• Event Team Meetings: Prepare and provide comprehensive information for the city’s event team meetings.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree (Related Field)
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years previous relevant work experience is required.
• Certifications: Food Handlers Certificate
• Licensing: Valid Driver's License
• Event planning proficiency with a keen eye for detail and logistics.
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills for managing events and programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for marketing and social media efforts.
• Creative content creation abilities for engaging promotions.
• Negotiation skills to secure sponsorships and vendor contracts.
• Collaborative spirit for working closely with city event teams and partners.