The Markeing and Event Specialist is responsible for crafting and coordinating a diverse range of community events. These events are designed not only to entertain local residents but also to attract visitors from beyond the City's borders. Works closely with the Director of Marketing and Tourism, playing a key role in programs and events that drive tourism to the city. Flexibility in scheduling, including occasional late nights and weekends, is required to ensure event success.
Functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Event Coordination: Create and coordinate community events that engage local residents and attract visitors to Tomball. Assist the Director of Marketing and Tourism in developing programs and events focused on tourism promotion.
- City Festival Operations: Oversee the logistical planning of city festivals and municipal events. Serve as the primary point of contact for food, craft, and attraction vendors, managing assignments and collecting payments. Arrange rental equipment, hire entertainment/talent, plan kids’ activities, and secure all event resources.
- Marketing/Graphic Design: Develop engaging event logos for the city’s marketing and social media platforms. Promote events through local web publications and targeted school and community advertising.
- Administrative Support: Facilitate workflow for administrative assistants by assigning tasks, providing training, and offering guidance. Attend city events as needed to capture and edit photographs, maintaining an image library for promotional purposes.
- Event Team Meetings: Prepare and provide comprehensive information for the city’s event team meetings. Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare documents, and facilitate event-related discussions.
- Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for special events. Source volunteers from vendors and other community contacts to support city festivals and community programs.
- Sponsorship Procurement: Secure sponsorships for events, cultivating partnerships that enhance event success.
- Additional Duties: Contribute to team efforts by performing other related duties as assigned.
Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
- The work is typically performed indoors in an office setting and occasionally outdoors.
- May rarely be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
- Work requires the ability to complete repetitive hand and fine motor movements.
- Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
- Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
- Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less, depth perception, precise hand/eye coordination, colors recognition.
- Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds.
The City of Tomball offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes.
Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
Education: Associate degree (Related Field)
Experience: Minimum of 3 years previous relevant work experience is required.
Certifications: Food Handlers Certificate
Licensing: Valid Driver's License
The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.
- Event planning proficiency with a keen eye for detail and logistics.
- Strong organizational and budgeting skills for managing events and programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for marketing and social media efforts.
- Creative content creation abilities for engaging promotions.
- Negotiation skills to secure sponsorships and vendor contracts.
- Collaborative spirit for working closely with city event teams and partners.
- Ability to recruit and manage volunteers effectively, fostering teamwork.
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: $46,093-48,402
Salary Range: $46,093-69,139
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.
