About the position
The Marketing and Special Events Coordinator is responsible for the creation, administration, and execution of a wide range of special events for patrons of all ages and abilities. This includes planning, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating all city-sponsored events such as grand opening ceremonies, dedications, First Fridays, weddings, the Market Square Tree Lighting Ceremony, CycloBia, Volunteer & Community Service events, and other private and public events held at Market Square. The position involves event development, promotion, securing event sponsorships, managing special contracts, and ensuring compliance with safety and risk management protocols for all activities, events, and organizations using City facilities. Additionally, this role includes issuing permits, proper paperwork, and billing for the finance department. The Marketing and Special Events Coordinator will support the Downtown Revitalization Manager in the efficient operation of communications, marketing, advertising for businesses and events, public improvements, and activities within Downtown Brownsville. The candidate must be meticulously organized, adaptable, and passionate about producing work that people will love, whether it's a social media campaign, reputation management, or public relations.
Responsibilities
- Prepares proper paperwork and billing for the finance department.
- Plans, schedules, supervises, and evaluates all city-sponsored events such as First Friday (FF) and other events in Downtown.
- Meets with Downtown Business owners for updates and events.
- Develops strategies and content plans, community management, influencer strategy, paid social media to promote Downtown Brownsville, events, in Downtown Brownsville, and work that the city is doing to benefit Downtown.
- Develops events, promotes, secures event sponsorships, manages special contracts, and ensures compliance with safety and risk management protocols for all activities.
- Performs related tasks as necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus five years of experience.
- Valid Texas Driver's License.
Benefits
- Robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1.
- Eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
- Exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families.
- Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife.
- Access to care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan.
- Voluntary pet insurance available.
- Access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
- Accrual of 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually for full-time employees.
- Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees.
- Longevity pay and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually.
- 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays.
- Flexible scheduling options starting in fiscal year 2025.
