SALARY:  $11.91 - $20.73 per hour, DOE  
DATE OPEN:  Friday, January 15, 2010
DATE CLOSED:  Monday, February 1, 2010
WORKSITE:  Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center
HOURS & DURATION:  The incumbent will generally work 20 hours per week, Mon-Fri. Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for events is required.  This is a supplemental position, not to exceed 1040 hours per calendar year.
TO APPLY:  Submit resume and completed City of Redmond application packet via the online submission system. This is a 244 kb size file, and other options are available. (The application packet  is in the Adobe Acrobat format, and a minimum of Acrobat 4.0 is required. Obtain free Acrobat Reader to view/print.)

THE CITY OF REDMOND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; The City of Redmond provides reasonable accommodation to those with disabilities.

Duties:
Under the general direction of the Events and Marketing Administrator, this position assists in planning, organizing, marketing and implementing of annual special events for the Redmond community, such as Derby Days, Redmond Lights, Eggstravaganza, and the Fun to be Fit Fair. With a strong emphasis on customer service, this position works with the Events and Marketing Administrator and the Events Coordinator to assist with Recreation Division marketing projects, purchasing, inventory control, and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of: general office practices and procedures; spelling; grammar; and basic math; safe working procedures; and event management, event sponsorship and marketing.
Skill in: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); basic bookkeeping; proofreading and document editing; maintaining databases and preparing reports and presentations; effective verbal and written communication skills; sales and marketing; and organizational skills. Experience in community parade organization preferred.
Ability to: be creative; work independently; manage large groups of people; exercise mature judgment; organize and prioritize multiple work assignments and meet deadlines; maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, participants, vendors and the community;  and communicate effectively and tactfully both verbally and in writing.

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree in related field and two (2) years experience in an event planning or closely related position.  Experience working in a lead level position preferred.  Required event planning experience to include: sponsorship development, large scale community event production, customer service, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.

Licenses/Requirements: Valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire and driving record that meets City standards.  First Aid/CPR certification is required within three months of hire date.  Drive City vehicles, including 14 passenger vans.  Must be able to successfully pass a criminal history background check.

Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office environment, although events are generally outdoors.  Travel to offsite locations or facilities will be required.  Hours may vary depending on meeting schedules and event needs.  May occasionally be required to lift boxes or files, usually not to exceed 30 pounds.