Director of Special Events Addison, Texas
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Director of Special Events Addison, Texas
Director of Special Events Addison, Texas THE COMMUNITY Addison offers the energy, vibrancy, restaurants and businesses of a major urban city – but all in a compact 4.4-square mile package that is clean, easy to use, friendly and accessible. Nationally acclaimed special events, unique amenities, and more restaurants per capita than any city in the U.S., Addison, Texas is the destination in North Texas for great food lodging, and fun! This unique 4.4-square mile urban enclave boasts 170+ restaurants, 22 hotels, upscale living, unique retail shops and more than 12 million square feet of office space. In Addison, It All Comes Together SM. ABOUT THE SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT The Special Events department hosts over 135 events throughout the year, the most notable of which are Fork & Cork, Kaboom Town!, and Addison Oktoberfest. These events attract over 650,000 attendees annually, and feature headlining entertainers, nationally acclaimed firework shows, and local restaurants and chefs. FORK & CORK Addison’s epicurean festival, Fork & Cork is a two-day event bringing together celebrated chefs, breweries, wineries and spirit makers. The gourmet gathering, put on during the spring, is a destination for those who enjoy food as entertainment by spotlighting Addison’s chef-driven establishments as well as other special culinary-minded guests from Dallas’ best restaurants. ADDISON OKTOBERFEST Addison Special Events KABOOM TOWN! Rated one of the top 5 shows in the country by USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and more, Addison Kaboom Town! is the most explosive party of the year! Features dazzling fireworks choreographed to music and simulcast on the radio. An authentic recreation of the Munich Oktoberfest, our event features more than 30 hours of continuous family-oriented entertainment. Serving special Oktoberfest Bier along with incredible German culinary fare. The festival also includes kid-friendly options like rides, midway games, and much more. Director of Special Events ABOUT THE POSITION As head of the Special Events department, the Special Events Director operates under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager, to administer and evaluate the Town's event production third-party contractor, plan, and evaluate our annual calendar of event offerings and manage event staff to ensure all event activities are produced and executed following "The Addison Way". This position involves a large number of tasks and duties which involve broad functions and processes of an administrative and professional nature requiring decision-making and analysis. Certain elements of Addison's event execution are outsourced under the scope of contracts for services. The Special Events Director is responsible for the development and administration of these privatization contracts and must use judgment and ingenuity in interpreting the intent of established guidelines and in developing guidelines when no guidelines are available. They are responsible for major decision-making related to department policies, procedures, as well as determining priorities and setting goals. This is a highly visible position that involves extensive contact with the public in situations that will require considerable tact, diplomacy, and judgment. The Special Events Director serves as the liaison to the City Manager, City Council and the community in all matters concerning the Special Event Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develops, plans and implements department goals and objectives; recommends and administers policies and procedures and develops the annual budget. • Defines, administers and evaluates third-party event production contracts for services. • Prepares and presents periodic written and oral reports to the City Council, City Management, community groups and the general public. • Oversees the development, planning, coordination and implementation of all activities and strategies related to Town-produced events, Town-sponsored events and third-party events held on Town property and other events as directed. • Serves as the liaison with individuals or entities desiring to hold special events on Town-owned property. • Oversees the permit process for these third-party events and works with producers to ensure the events are produced according to the Ordinance adopted by the City Council and in a way that is congruent with the Town’s quality standards of producing events. • Reviews sponsorship proposals submitted by third-party event producers and makes recommendations to City Management regarding the Town’s proposed investment. • Develops and implements marketing strategies and initiatives for special events. • Works with the Town’s sponsorship consultant in the development and implementation of national, regional and local sponsorship agreements. • Serves as the media spokesperson for special events. 2 Director of Special Events Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • • • • • • • • • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of organization, administration, personnel management and budget preparation, as well as city policies, rules and regulations. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of CMS Systems, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Must be organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously, and effectively manage time and resources to meet multiple project deadlines. Must be able to work independently without close supervision and as a team member. Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and speak confidently to large groups and the media. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with fellow employees, Town officials, Town consultants, media, vendors and the general public. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, solicit cooperation and teamwork, to create innovative approaches, and resolve problems diplomatically. Ability to assign job tasks and supervise subordinates, consultants and employees from other departments that are assigned event-related duties. Safedrivingrecord. Clear criminal background check and clear pre-employment drug screen. Requires a valid Texas Driver's License. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in marketing or tourism related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Five years of directly related supervisory experience in producing large-scale festivals and special events preferable in a municipal or non-profit organization. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The salary range for this position is $103,988.82$129,996.88 and is dependent upon qualifications. The Town of Addison participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 7% employee contribution rate with a matching rate of 14% contributed by the Town. Insurance benefits premiums are partially paid by the Town with several plan options. APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. For additional information about the position, please contact Caitlin Kite at [email protected]. The Town of Addison is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. 3