The Events Manager will organize, promote, and implement community festivals and events for the City of Mauldin to increase tourism, community engagement and quality of life. This position requires the candidate to take a hands-on approach to event planning and logistics, is independently motivated, highly organized, and detailed oriented.

Community events begin with hands-on leadership and dedicated involvement in every step of the process of planning, development and implementation. This position will require someone with exceptional organizational skills, innovative ideas, the ability to think on one’s feet both creatively and critically, a personable nature and superb communication skills. Weekend and evening work will be typical for this position and the candidate must maintain a flexible schedule and strong work ethic.

Manage all coordination of City-sponsored events, to include but not limited to: Logistics planning to include band/amusement/food truck/vendor/lights & sound system research, contract negotiations and required City departmental support. Establish a site plan and detailed timeline for each event. Maintain a budget and process quotes, invoices, receipts and required payment paperwork. Work with the marketing coordinator to manage all marketing/social media/website tasks associated with each event and ensure sponsorship obligations are met.