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City of Katy ยท 2 days ago
Tourism and Marketing Event Coordinator
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Development and coordination of new and existing events, activities, and programs for the City of Katy's Downtown Plaza; creates marketing campaigns, takes photos, and maintains records for reporting.
Manages the facility rentals and street closure requests for events and festivals in Downtown, including the Civic Center, Visitors Center, Plaza, and Outdoor Museum; handles logistics and acts as the main point of contact with clients.
Assists in the planning and coordination of the City's annual Katy Rice Festival.
Assists in the design of creative promotional and advertising pieces for the Downtown Plaza, and assists in the planning of marketing strategies, communications, and public relations.
Develops relationships with local community, businesses, school districts, civic associations, media, etc., in order to encourage participation in community activities.
Assists in the management of social media pages; creates and updates media and website content as needed; responds to calls, emails, and media requests.
Writes and administers grants and assists with event-related sponsorship acquisition.
Develops and maintains a volunteer program to provide opportunities to the community members while addressing the needs of the City.
Attends tourism and event coordination related conferences, workshops, and webinars; represents the City in local, regional, and statewide promotional efforts.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualification
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Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in event coordinating, marketing, and community relations
Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures
Knowledge of planning, coordination, and logistics of events
Knowledge of current marketing trends, including the utilization of social media
Knowledge of sales skills and ability to build productive community and business relationships
Skill in event planning and organizing
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Skill in creative design for marketing materials using Illustrator and Photoshop
Skill in operating a personal computer, standard software, and general office equipment
Skill in communicating clearly, both orally and in writing
Skill in maintaining records and filing systems
Valid State Driver's License may be required
Company
City of Katy
City of Katy is a government organization that provides neighborhoods, communities, recreation, and student education assistance.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
