SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR

Harrisburg, the Capital City of Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for the position of Special Events Director in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Enrichment. The Special Events Director is a management-level position within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Enrichment responsible for the administration, coordination, development and planning of all major and minor City-sponsored special events.  Additional responsibilities include administration of Park Permits, promotion of the Department and the City, and all fund-raising activities necessary to finance such events and recreational programs.  Represents the City on a number of special projects both directly related and non-related to the Department and City operations and act as City liaison with variety of civic, public and governmental groups.  This position is under the direction of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Enrichment, and is a management, FLSA-exempt position.  This position requires a considerable amount of time worked during nights, weekends and holidays. 

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, Marketing or a related program of study with a minimum of four years experience in special event planning, or business management or marketing.  Any combination of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.  A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, class C, or equivalent.

The successful candidate must establish residency within the corporate limits of the City of Harrisburg within one year from date of hire.

Salary is negotiable – Depending on Qualifications.

The City intends to fill this position as soon as possible.  It will remain open until filled.  If interested, please submit a cover letter, your resume, three employment references and salary history, without delay, to:

The City of Harrisburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Linda D. Thompson, Mayor

www.harrisburgpa.gov