Event Coordinator - PT

Event Coordinator

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a part-time Event Coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department. Why should you join our team? We are a full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Event Coordinator an hourly rate starting at $15.00 depending on your qualifications and experience.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• Paid Parental Leave
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, parks, museums, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family. Sugar Land's aggressive economic development program has created a business-friendly environment, and numerous high-profile regional and international corporations have chosen Sugar Land as their corporate home. Sugar Land is also home to an award-winning regional airport and multiple civic organizations for those interested in the community and government.

Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

We follow the BLAZE Values:

• Bold : We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.
• Loyal : We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.
• Adaptable : We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.
• Zealous : We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.
• Empowered : We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.

We are proud to have been named one of the Top 50 places to live in the United States by The Press of Atlantic City and the Top 25 Best Places to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine. We hire people based on their potential, not just their experience. We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate events in accordance with policies and ordinances
• Develop and maintain business contacts to foster corporate sponsorship of events, activities and programs.
• Market and publicize special events, recreation and leisure services to citizens in accordance with city policy.
• Assist in establishing processes and procedures for events and programs.
• Maintain productivity and efficiency of program personnel and volunteers.
• Develop project/event budgets and monitor expenditures in compliance with City policies/procedures.
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster.
• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director or his/her designee.

Formal Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Some College Experience Preferred

Relatable Work Experience:

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in a municipal or corporate setting.
• Events, parks, recreation, or related discipline is a plus.
• Municipal experience is a plus.

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver License.
• Ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Training within 6 months
• Ability to obtain CFEE (Certified Festival and Event Executive) Certification within 1 year

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation. The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.