Parks and Recreation Community Engagement Specialist
: Job Details :

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Community Engagement Specialist with the Parks and Recreation Department. The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for the successful planning and execution of the department's community engagement events, coordinating with event organizers, processing special event applications for parks, facilities, and greenspaces. The Community Engagement Specialist oversees the special event application process for City parks, working closely with community partners and event organizers, serves as on-site contact for event reservations, and coordinates and executes department-sponsored community engagement events, which may include securing partnerships and sponsorships. He or she will be responsible for maintaining supplies and tools related to event set-up and planning; and oversees staff and volunteers. This position requires working evenings and weekends. Work is performed under the direction of the Parks and Recreation director or his/her designee.

Essential Functions of Position:

• track and implement promotional opportunities to ensure proper recognition in fulfilling event sponsorship agreements
• regularly and comprehensively evaluates event offerings to ensure department goals and community needs are being met
• collects and analyzes data/customer service evaluations related to events, and provides regular updates to managers and the director
• manages all special event applications for park system and coordinates the setup of special events
• ensures that all insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to by event organizers
• manages and executes community partnership events
• manages and executes department events (i.e. banquets, ribbon cuttings, etc.)
• conducts on-site visits of locations that special events will be conducted to identify maintenance issues, safety concerns and any special requests and manages the repair of identified issues and concerns
• assess and identify locations that are best suitable for specific special events
• create event footprint maps and other event logistic materials
• purchases advertising space as needed within the scope of the budget
• secures partnerships, sponsorships and donations as needed
• managing and executing participation at job fairs and promotional events
• does related work as required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position requires a high level of detail and organization. Strong knowledge of recreational programming, and event management; strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; a strong proficiency in computer skills and environment to include desktop publishing equipment and software; general knowledge and skill in photography; ability to work effectively with staff, media, department heads, elected officials and the general public using tact and diplomacy; creative writing and design ability, self-motivated. Extended periods of sitting at a desk or workstation. Logistics and project management are key functions. Manual dexterity to work effectively on a computer keyboard. Moderate physical ability will be required for event set up. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is a must.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in recreation, event management or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.

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