Overview:
This is a provisional appointment.
Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):
Under the direction of the Commissioner and the Director of External Affairs, coordinates and implements various Park Department Marketing and Programming Unit events and activities.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes, plans, and implements programs and special events for City of Boston residents and visitors.
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Serves as the on-site manager and represents the Department at Parks Department programs and events.
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Communicates with donors of Parks Department programs and events.
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Manages seasonal staff.
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Assists with fielding and directing press calls.
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Works with Parks staff, other city agencies, and outside groups on all aspects of special event execution, including but not limited to park openings, groundbreakings, etc.
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Procures goods and services for Department events and develops and assists in event budget management.
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Assists and/or takes lead with: designing, creating, and editing marketing and public relations materials in various electronic media; database management; and photography.
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Performs related work as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
- Applicant must have (a) at least four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in work which involves design, collection, interpretation, and/or compilation of research and/or statistical reports, of which (b) one (1) year must have been in a professional capacity or any equivalent combination of such experience.
- Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
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Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.
DESIRED:
- At least three to five (3-5) years of professional experience managing programs and events.
- Experience with fundraising and budget oversight.
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Knowledge and experience with G-Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
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Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-18A
Hours per week: 35
Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation. For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.