Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator

Print (

Apply



Event Coordinator

Salary

$28.25 - $31.14 Hourly

Location

400 Cleveland St., Durham, NC

Job Type

PT w/ Ret benefits (work 20 hrs but less than 30)

Job Number

26-05963

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Questions

Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation ( is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate: $28.25-$31.14/hour

Work Days/Times: Schedule varies, 20-25 hours per week; some weekends required

Position performs duties to plan events for the City of Durham, such as reviewing logistics, organizing schedules and timelines, arranging required services, and monitoring the work of approved contractors. Incumbent provides on-site support by evaluating weather and safety conditions, coordinating vendors, overseeing event logistics, and stage management. Responsibilities include contributing to staff meetings, allocating duties, reserving spaces, and supervising event staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements events such as the Earth Day Festival, Senior Holiday Party, and Rock the Park series within approved budget.

• Coordinates planning meetings with staff and other involved parties to ensure that all aspects of an event are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner.

• Administers to logistics, operations, transportation, waste management, and other essential functions of an event.

• Ensures that all agreements, sponsorships, publicity, and written correspondence pertaining to events are reviewed and approved by management before distribution.

• Assists with sponsorship solicitation for events.

• Books and contracts performers and ensures that marketing materials can be prepared and distributed well in advance of the event.

• Submits all check requests and vendor payments, ensuring that paperwork is accurate and submitted at least seven days prior to the event date.

• Assists in recruiting and coordinating staff and volunteers to ensure sufficient coverage for the event.

• Ensures that the required facility agreements and internal equipment reservations are completed by deadlines.

• Secures and submits external rentals and equipment needs in time for the event.

• Ensures that on-site evaluations are conducted at the event and evaluations are submitted to the departmental data coordinator within seven days of the completion of the event.

• Completes event reports within ten days of the completion of the event

• Manages all contractual and rental agreements, ensuring that payments are prepared and processed according to the requirements set therein.

• Manages elements of assigned special projects such as the Bimbe Festival, Latino Festival, Holiday Fun Fest and Holiday Parade within agreed upon deadlines

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Planning and provision of general and specialized event programs and services.

• Methods for sourcing contractors and service providers.

• Logistics, safety, and security for events.

SKILL IN:

• Creating and maintaining budgets.

• Contract negotiation.

• Supervising and leading volunteers.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.

• Decision making.

• Exercising initiative and good judgment.

• Report writing and record keeping.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Associate’s degree in event management, recreation, physical education, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three (3) years of experience supervising event planning or recreation.

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

• Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Coordinated and executed a large festival or event in the past 24 months.

• Direct supervision responsibilities over event contractors.

• Direct supervision responsibilities for event volunteers.

01

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website

• Walk in

• Job fair

• Employee referral

• Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

• Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

• Craig's List

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• GlassDoor

• governmentjobs.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed.com

• Employment Security Commission

• Magazine/Newspaper

• Other

02

If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

03

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

04

How many years of experience do you have supervising event planning or recreation?

• No related experience

• Less than 3 years of related experience

• 3 years but less than 7 years of related experience

• 7 years but less than 11 years of related experience

• 11 or more years of related experience

05

Do you currently have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification, including Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector, or do you have the ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment?

• Yes

• No

06

Have you fully coordinated and executed a festival or event in the past 24 months?

• Yes

• No

07

Have you had direct supervision responsibilities over event contractors?

• Yes

• No

08

Have you had direct supervision responsibilities for event volunteers?

• Yes

• No

09

If you have fully coordinated and executed a festival or event in the past 24 months, briefly describe the event including the associated budget and the attendance. If you have not coordinated and executed a large festival or event in the past 24 months, indicate N/A.

10

The largest event budget that I have used in the development/execution of an event is:

• I have not developed/executed an event.

• $0-$2,500

• $2,501 - $4,999

• $5,000 - $7,500

• $7,500 - $10,000

• Over $10,000

Required Question