Manager - Events (Office of Arts and Culture) - (Non-Civil Service)

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The Manager-Events manages, monitors, directs, and provides extensive oversight for all events and special events planning for City departments to ensure compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the facilities and its uses.

• Knowledge of general business practices and laws.
• Knowledge of planning and managing events.
• Knowledge of departmental management, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of conservation project, public art management, and community engagement practices.
• Ability to determine, create, and implement budget.
• Ability to organize and facilitate multi-faceted logistics for events throughout the City.
• Ability to establish short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage, lead, directs, and oversee staff.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Five (5) years of experience in event planning and event management preferably in a municipal or government setting, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or Recreation.

Equivalencies

Eight (8) years of related experience will meet the educational minimum requirement.

None

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.