Destination Bryan · 1 week ago
Special Event Coordinator
Bryan, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expDestination Bryan is a destination marketing organization focused on enhancing the community and visitor experience in Bryan, Texas. The Special Event Coordinator will design and execute community-focused events, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic goals and values.
Leisure Travel & Tourism
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute a strategic calendar of quality-of-life events to primarily engage the local community as well as enhance the visitor experience, to include First Friday, Lights On!, and the Downtown Bryan Holiday Stroll and Lighted Parade
Provide on-site supervision, coordination, and execution of events
Coordinate entertainment, programming, personnel, contractors, volunteers, and vendors
Track post-event data, manage budgets, and gather/incorporate participant, stakeholder, and attendee feedback
Maintain communication with necessary City of Bryan Departments and supporting organizations to ensure all aspects of events are properly executed
Work with the CEM to create and maintain partnerships in relation to Destination Bryan partner events
Collaborate with all departments within Destination Bryan and maintain consistent communication to ensure timely execution of event support and enhancement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or related experience in tourism, community engagement, public relations, event planning, marketing, or a related field
One (1) year of experience, preferably in event planning
Ability to work nights and weekends
Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, the Bryan-College Station, Texas area
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver's license
Capacity to multi-task and adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment
Creative thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative ideas
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven self-starter, effectively able to manage multiple priorities, and adheres to deadlines
Flexibility and ability to work in a changing and dynamic environment
Strong project management, problem solving, and organizational skills
Collaboration within a team setting
Benefits
Employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employee
Paid holidays, sick, and vacation days
Retirement 401(k) plan with employer match
Professional development opportunities
Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Remote work policy
Company
Destination Bryan
Born of converging cultures and built on deep Texas roots, Bryan is a community filled with authentic stories, people, and places – our legends.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase