Event Coordinator
The Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA is seeking a full-time Events Coordinator. The Event Coordinator will take a leadership role in the administration and organization of DDA Sponsored Events, which currently include First Fridays, Small Business Saturday, Various Retail, Restaurant, and stakeholder events, partnered events with other organizations, and business education, and development events. This full-time position offers the opportunity to grow and learn as part of a dynamic organization.
About Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA
The Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA is dedicated to the revitalization and economic vibrancy of Downtown Adrian through public art and improvements, events, and small business support. We are a small volunteer-based organization that is busy and getting busier. We need your help. This position reports to the Main Street Director. The Event Coordinator will be in all aspects of the City’s Main Street program, from working on social media to working events and everything in between.
Your job duties will include:
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Work closely with the Main Street Director on organizing and executing downtown events. Duties include facilitating committee meetings with volunteers, communicating with vendors, coordinating with local businesses and managing logistics.
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Expand and organize the volunteer base.
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Develop and plan social media campaigns in coordination with the Promotions Committee.
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Maintain and update social media, events calendars and website for all events and activities.
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Support our partner events with access to information and resources.
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Develop new events, maintain, organize, and manage existing events from concept to completion, ensuring that they operate smoothly, efficiently and generate maximum community engagement and satisfaction.
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Assist with contracting new and existing event sponsorship opportunities, per event and on a yearly basis by offering services and opportunities to fulfill sponsor needs.
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Assists with the development and management of the City’s farmers market and event annual budget.
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Must be able to work extended hours on your feet. Also able to walk for extended periods.
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Ability to raise and lower the in-ground bollards and move street closure barricades and signs.
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Other administrative duties as assigned.
Preferred Experience:
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Event Management experience.
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Ability to have a flexible work schedule, including some nights and weekends.
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Social media management skills.
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Knowledge of graphic design tools, website software, Microsoft Office and database management in a PC environment.
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Organized and detailed-oriented.
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Ability to meet and interact with the public through personal and telephone contact.
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Passionate about downtowns.
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Have a can-do attitude and willing to find answers!
Compensation: Starting salary $43,090 + benefits