City of Newton, NC

Downtown Events Coordinator

Part Time • Newton, NC, United States of America

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Summary

LOCATION

Downtown Newton, North Carolina

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, marketing, or related field preferred. Experience in project planning and community development is advantageous. Valid North Carolina driver's license required; Spanish language skills a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate events in Downtown Newton, provide administrative support to the Main Street Director, secure event sponsorships, oversee event logistics, manage event calendars, collaborate with city departments for marketing plans, and deliver post-event reports.

INDUSTRY

Community Development

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Downtown Events Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing events in Downtown Newton, advocating for local businesses while providing administrative support to enhance the area's appeal as a regional destination.

Description

Primary Reason Why Classification Exists

To coordinate events in downtown Newton.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class coordinates events in Downtown Newton. In addition, this position provides administrative support to the Main Street Director position. The Downtown Events Coordinator serves as an advocate for local businesses through promotion of Downtown Newton as a regional destination.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Mainstreet Director, and performance is evaluated on the basis of attainment of specific performance objectives, personal observations, and feedback from the Downtown Newton Development Association, merchants, stakeholders, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors.

Illustrative Examples of Work

Supports daily operational needs in executing event management
Secures event sponsorships and maintains expenses within projected budget
Researches new and creative ways to improve current and future event experiences in Downtown Newton
Oversees event logistics; coordinates with other departments
Sets up designated event activities on day of the event
Sets and maintains event calendar in collaboration with the Promotions Committee
Reviews and recommends website calendar content
Follows up post-event with sponsors and volunteers
Provides post-event reports to Main Street Director and Downtown Newton Development Association Chair
Collaborates with City departments to create annual marketing plans

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Teams
Knowledge of QuickBooks
Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks
Ability to record and maintain accounting and meeting records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local business owners, government officials, associates, sponsors, volunteers, and the general public
Ability to conduct independent research and prepare clear and precise reports
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to remain organized and prioritize tasks
Ability to learn NC Main Street reporting requirements in order to maintain accreditation as a Main Street Community

Requirements

Physical Requirements

This is primarily sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Work requires reaching, fingering, and repetitive motions, long periods of time at a computer desk, and series of meetings and conferences. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive and understand information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required to prepare and analyze written or computer data, graphs and charts, financial and engineering data, and to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

Employee is subject to inside and outside working conditions. Most of the work is typically performed in a climate controlled office environment with sufficient lighting and no adverse conditions. When working outside, the employee may be subject to both cold and heat, weather, and insects.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalency is required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, marketing, or other field of study related to the nature of the work performed is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Special Requirements