Special Event Specialist

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Special Event Specialist

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $57,535.00 - 70,481.00

WORK LOCATION: 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, In the office. Occasional weeknights and weekend required.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: 06/27/2024

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

An employee in this position performs a wide variety of tasks working directly with the community members and Town staff to help coordinate, plan and execute Town-Sponsored and Community Events for the Town of Apex. This position will help the Special Event Manager in serving as liaisons between Community Event Organizer and Town staff.

This position reports to the Special Events Manager.

This position has no staff supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Provides direction, consultation, budget management and event creation for select Town-Sponsored and Community Events for the Town of Apex.

• Secures events spaces, event supplies and other needed reservations for select Town-Sponsored and Community Events.

• Attends, works and manages select Town-Sponsored and Community Events.

• Helps create and update Special Events Policies for Town-Sponsored and Community Events.

• Helps evaluate all aspects of Special Event Program to ensure effectiveness and to recommend and implement changes as appropriate.

• Works with the Marketing and Programs coordinator to develop targeted marketing for Town-Sponsored Events.

• Works with the Special Event Manager on event logistics such as vendor negotiations, site maps, and internal and external event communications.

• Works with the Volunteer Coordinator to help determine volunteer event staffing needs.

• Assists Volunteer Coordinator with the Apex Youth Council, when needed.

• Serves as a contributing member of the Special Event Logistics Committee.

• Performs related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in planning and event management; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

WITH...

• Considerable knowledge of special event coordination.

• Considerable knowledge of organizational and project management.

• Experience interacting with a variety of large and small groups.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.

• Ability to organize, update and maintain records, data and documentation.

• Knowledge of computers and related software.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee

• Traditional sick and vacation leave

• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave

• 13 paid holidays

• Longevity pay

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.