Community Engagement Director Government Job Dept- Full Time

POSITION FUNCTION:

Lead the City’s event strategy and implementation. This role requires a highly creative individual with vision and experience in both big picture ideation and attention to the immaculate details that make an event special.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Planning or related field.

• Three (3) years of event planning/management, public relations or related work experience.

• Two (2) years’ recent experience in fundraising, communications and/or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the non-profit sector.

• One (1) year proficient technical aptitude to excel in Microsoft Office Suite and professional social media engagement.

• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills, including presentation preparation.

• Valid driver license. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Hospitality, Event Planning or related field.
• Five (5) years of event planning/management, public relations or related work experience.
• Two (2) years supervisor/management work experience
• Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP).
• Completion of the following NIMS Courses within the designated amount time from hire date:
  • Basic IS-700 (6 months)
  • Basic ICS-100 (6 months)

Supplemental Information:

Applicants will be required to complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character; an Authorization for Criminal History Check; a Level 2 national fingerprint-based records check; and the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Clearance process to include approval for controlled access to protected information.

Completion of a confidentiality agreement is required upon hire.

This is an At-Will position.