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Title: 610-Marketing & Special Events Coord

Organization: 610-Planning and Redevelopment

Department: 610-Planning & Redevelopment Srvcs.

Location: 610-Planning & Redevelopment Srvcs. City Plaza

Rate of Pay: DOQ

Job Summary

The Marketing and Special Events Coordinator is responsible for the creation, administration, and execution of a wide range of special events for patrons of all ages and abilities. This includes planning, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating all city-sponsored events such as grand opening ceremonies, dedications, First Fridays, weddings, the Market Square Tree Lighting Ceremony, CycloBia, Volunteer & Community Service events, and other private and public events held at Market Square. The position involves event development, promotion, securing event sponsorships, managing special contracts, and ensuring compliance with safety and risk management protocols for all activities, events, and organizations using City facilities. Additionally, this role includes issuing permits, proper paperwork, and billing for the finance department.

The Marketing and Special Events Coordinator will support the Downtown Revitalization Manager in the efficient operation of communications, marketing, advertising for businesses and events, public improvements, and activities within Downtown Brownsville. The candidate must be meticulously organized, adaptable, and passionate about producing work that people will love, whether it’s a social media campaign, reputation management, or public relations.

Competencies

• Customer Service
• Financial Proficiency
• Event Planning and Management
• Collaboration
• Public Relation

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Prepares proper paperwork and billing for the finance department.
• Plans, schedules, supervises, and evaluates all city-sponsored events such as First Friday (FF) and other events in Downtown.
• Meets with Downtown Business owners for updates and events.
• Develops strategies and content plans, community management, influencer strategy, paid social media to promote Downtown Brownsville, events, in Downtown Brownsville, and work that the city is doing to benefit Downtown.
• Develops events, promotes, secures event sponsorships, manages special contracts, and ensures compliance with safety and risk management protocols for all activities.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus five years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Noticeable judgment; must plan for long-term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Greater level of knowledge when applying guidelines and interpretation of available options to non-standard situations; division goals drive priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.