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Special Events Coordinator

Exam #: OC-64221
Title: Special Events Coordinator
Deadline: September 13, 2023 5:00pm
Exam Date/Time: November 4, 2023 8:30am
Salary: Varies with other agencies

Description of Duties

This position is responsible for planning, leading and executing a wide variety of special events.  Duties involve collaborating with key stakeholders and independently coordinating all aspects of assigned events.  Duties also involve seeking out performers and/or vendors, coordinating staff, including volunteers, in the operation of events and overseeing all phases of events (ex. set-up, security, waste removal, clean-up, scheduling entertainment).  The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Town Supervisor or other higher-level staff member.  General supervision is exercised over staff such as recreation staff. 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam: 

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:

  1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an  Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Advertising or a closely related field plus two (2) years paid full-time or it’s part-time equivalent* experience in planning and implementing events; OR,           
  2. Four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in planning and implementing events; OR,
  3. An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

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