City of Fort Worth · 20 hours ago
Public Education Program Coordinator
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31.52/hr - $40.98/hr
3+ years expThe City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. and they are seeking a Public Education Program Coordinator for the Public Library. This role is responsible for creating, managing, and evaluating large-scale public events, overseeing public art displays, and developing strategic community engagement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and manage large-scale public events and festivals, which includes scheduling, logistics, vendor coordination, etc
Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, artists, and stakeholders to support public engagement initiatives
Manage the creation, installation, and maintenance of public art exhibits in city-owned facilities
Serve as the city’s liaison to the Friends of the Library including working with board leadership to oversee the group’s recruitment, engagement, event planning and board meetings
Serve as project lead for ad hoc teams during major events and initiatives, providing guidance and coordination without formal supervisory authority
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, collect data, and prepare reports for leadership to inform strategic planning
Budget monitoring and resource allocation for events or programs
Public speaking and presentation delivery to diverse audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations or marketing, including one year of administrative and budgetary responsibility
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Texas driver's license
Preferred
Experience managing public art programs or cultural initiatives
Experience working in a library, cultural institution, or government agency
Experience in fundraising or donor engagement (Friends of the Library)
Experience with grant writing or proposal development for community programs
Experience with volunteer coordination for events or community initiatives
Experience with project management tools
Benefits
11 Paid Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Pension Plan
Professional Development Opportunities
Company
City of Fort Worth
City of Fort Worth is the local Government authority.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Courtney August
Human Resources Business Partner
Garry Brandenburg
Chief Safety Officer, Transportation & Public Works / City of Fort Worth, TX
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