NEOGOV · 5 months ago
EVENTS MANAGER
Norcross, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $100K/yrThe City of Norcross is seeking a Full-time Events Manager to develop and implement tourism-generating strategies, including event coordination and planning. The role involves organizing events, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering relationships with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate special events and projects as assigned
Directs staff participating in events
Serves as liaison to event vendors; coordinates the registration process including the distribution of materials, assignment of exhibit space and collect appropriate fees
Plan and implement tourism activities
Assists with training, scheduling, and supervising volunteers for special events
Prepares briefs, summaries, fact sheets and other required data for event planning; prepares and maintains reports, records, and files
Receives and responds to questions and inquiries, identifies, and resolves issues in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information
Interprets and communicates event regulations, guidelines, and policies; reports and/or resolves issues related to program policies and procedures
Ability to strategically plan and schedule more than 12 months in advance and adhere to set schedules
Create and manage event budget
Creates a variety of sponsor opportunities unique to each event to raise funds to support the event, including identifying sponsors, recruiting sponsors, writing and producing sponsor packets, and follow-up with sponsors during and after each event
Works with marketing in the creation of marketing packages for all events (webpages, banners, sponsorship packets, press releases, promotional materials, etc.)
Works with other city departments as needed to ensure compliance with necessary permits and regulations
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with department personnel, organizers of events, local businesses, sponsors, media, and community groups; develops partnerships with other agencies and departments
Coordinates with other city departments for logistical support for events including security, clean-up, barricades, fencing, first-aid, and permits
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, city officials, the public, the media, community groups, outside agencies, vendors and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information or resolve problems
Provides customer service functions to the public; provides cheerful presence and people skills with an emphasis on professionalism and the ability to work with a diverse constituency
Acts as film liaison for the city by reviewing applications and documentation, answering questions, notifying appropriate departments, collecting fees, issuing permits, and addressing feedback from public, businesses, staff, and film groups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Moderate experience in event planning, sales, marketing and public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent writing and editing skills a must
Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong attention to detail and ability to follow through
Flexibility to perform duties after regular hours, on weekends and holidays, as required to meet community needs
Must be proficient in social media platforms
Knowledge of the City of Norcross
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on tasks with minimal direction and oversight
Must have knowledge of the tour and travel industry, visitor solicitation and service programs, and marketing and public relations
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to edit and create PowerPoint Presentations
Ability to communicate and work well with others in a professional office environment
Creative, strategic, and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to work some nights and weekends as events occur
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance Benefits
Holidays
Life and AD&D Benefits
Savings and Retirement Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Other Valuable Benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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