108,722.98 per year | St Charles, MO, USA | Salary | Full Time Job Title Assistant Director of Special Events and Communications Department Special Events and Communications Posting Date February 3, 2025 Closing Date for Resumes/Applications Open Until Filled Starting Salary $108,722.98- $126,843.48/ Annually Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits. Exempt/Non-exempt Exempt Status Full-time The purpose of this position is to assist the Director in operation of the Special Events and Communications Department; perform the Director's tasks in his/her absence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. + Assist the Director in all aspects of managing the Special Events and Communication Department, particularly when it comes to special events operation and execution. + Assist the Director in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the department as outlined. + Handle special projects as needed and directed. + Assist the Director in managing and implementing communication plans and projects for the City. + Assist the Director in the planning and implementation of the department budget. + Act as a liaison between special event partners and organizers and the City. + Build strategic relationships with Event organizers, sponsors, partners and area businesses. + Maintain a close working relationship with key departments. + Oversee and manage all Special Events. + Perform director's duties in his/her absence as directed. + Assist the Director in supervising the departments' paid and volunteer staffs. Relay assigned tasks and monitor work output. Insure work is being accomplished in an effective and efficient manner. Report any and all irregularities to the Director. Assist with annual performance evaluations. + Organize quarterly reports for the Director, Mayor, Council and Director of Administration of activities and advancements the department. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions + Associate degree in Marketing, Communication, Event Planning, Sales or related area. + Five years marketing, communication, event planning, or public relations experience + Prior supervisory experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. + Bachelor's degree preferred. Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication + Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. + Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record and transcribe data and information. + Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data. + Ability to counsel, mediate and/or provide first line supervision. + Ability to persuade, convince, and train others. + Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. + Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information such as budgets, invoices, technical study reports, market analysis, architectural drawings, demographic studies, annual reports, contracts, press releases, informational brochures, advertising, newspaper copy, computer software operating manuals, City ordinances, State statutes and non-routine correspondence. + Ability to communicate orally and in writing with visitors, attorneys, legislators, City officials, Bureau members, vendor representatives, contractors, travel writers, news media representatives, consultants, travel and convention planners, civic groups, service clubs, Chamber of Commerce members and Department personnel. How to Apply: Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity