Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. Job Announcement

Job Title: Special Events Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director

 

Main Street Fort Pierce is a 501©3 nonprofit with a mission to encourage community transformation in historic downtown Fort Pierce by using the Main Street 4-point Approach© created by the National Main Street Center.

Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the Main Street program by visiting Main Street Fort Pierce and http://dos.myflorida.com/historical /preservation /main-street-program/ prior to the interview process.

 

Marketing Duties:

  • Coordinate, plan, and manage 30+ events per year

  • Communicate with media, board members, volunteers, vendors, government officials, & the general public (verbal & written)

  • Use contact management system and prepare marketing materials. (including press releases) for email communications, social media, print media, website, etc.

  • Responsible for ensuring accuracy in information and proofreading

  • Support and develop relationships with community partners

  • Other duties as determined by Executive Director

Event Coordination Duties:

  • Plan & manage 30+ events per year

  • Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about and manage events

  • Assist with contract negotiation for vendors, entertainment, decor, facility, etc.

  • Serve as a liaison with vendors onsite for event related matters

  • Manage onsite production and clean up for all events

  • Participate in event budget development and support event budget management

  • Keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting

  • Recruit and utilize volunteers to help in all areas of event

    coordination (planning, managing, production, cleanup, etc.)

  • Maintain positive relationships with volunteers, vendors, sponsors, etc.

  • Other duties as determined by the Executive Director

Administrative & Customer Service Duties:

  • Maintain and update databases, including contact management system mailing lists

  • Answer incoming calls for office and positively representing Main Street Fort Pierce to all parties

  • Complete special projects as assigned by the Executive Director or board members

  • Perform other administrative duties (typing, filing, organizing, copying, mailings, etc.) as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education -Associates Degree essential, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Desired course of study: marketing, communications, event planning, or equivalent experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of marketing and/or event coordination

  • Ability to use contact management system and other social media to create and send emails, marketing materials, etc.

  • High level of computer proficiency, specifically in Microsoft applications

  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills

  • Enthusiasm for the mission of Main Street Fort Pierce

Preferred Skill Requirements:

  • Detail oriented with superb organization skills

  • Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

  • Self-starter with high level of initiative

  • Ability to fundraise

  • Creative and innovated thinker

  • Experience with social media marketing, website management, SEO, graphic design

  • Public speaking skills

  • Background in non-profit

Please apply via e-mail only: mainstreet@mainstreetfortpierce.org