Special Event Manager

About Chicago Park District The Chicago Park District owns more than 8,700 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s 597 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors. The Chicago Park District is also responsible for 26 indoor pools, 51 outdoor pools, and 26 miles of lakefront including 23 swimming beaches plus one inland beach. From canoeing to batting cages to arts and crafts, there is never a shortage of activities to participate in Chicago’s parks. The Chicago Park District oversees the Garfield Park and Lincoln Park conservatories, two tropical paradises within the city that house thousands of rare and exotic plants. Popular attractions that fall under the management of the Chicago Park District include the Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain. Proudly referred to as Chicago's front yard, Grant Park is among the city's loveliest and most prominent parks. Ten world-class museums are located on Chicago Park District property. On October 14, 2014 the Chicago Park District received the 2014 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This award is presented by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Chicago Park District's mission is: - To enhance the quality of life in Chicago by becoming the leading provider of recreation and leisure opportunities - To provide safe, inviting and beautifully maintained parks and facilities - To create a customer-focused and responsive park system

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1,001-5,000 employees

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Chicago, Illinois

1934

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• CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision manages special events
• for the Park District in order to provide activities that are well coordinated.
• Responsible for the marketing and booking of nine (9) Special Use Facilities.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Manages special events by coordinating logistics, negotiating with vendors,
• scheduling activities, outlines space needs, mailing information, submitting
• vouchers for payment and ensuring the delivery of service and goods.
• Manages park naming procedures to ensure that the park naming policies are
• followed and to ensure that all parties apprised of requests to name/rename
• parks or park features.
• Functions as liaison between the Park District and community groups, agencies
• and individuals.
• Coordinates the communication components and promotion of programs and
• projects.
• Markets and books nine (9) Special Use Facilities.
• Assists with the coordination and implementation of the Chicago Park District
• permit process.
• Monitors events at Special Use Facilities and other permitted events.
• Reviews the event proposal applications for completeness and confirms
• calendar availability.
• Interacts with park patrons representing event guidelines and processes.

• Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public relations,
• Marketing, Event Management or related field supplemented by three to five (3
• 5) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and
• experience is required.
• Knowledge of event management, marketing and public relations principles and
• practices. Good writing and communications skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications, particularly Access
• Database management.
• Ability to navigate the Internet web-based applications.
• Ability to work constructively with community groups, outside agencies and
• Park District staff.
• Management and organizational skills.
• BENEFITS: As a full-time Chicago Park District employee, eligible employees

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and
• vision plans.
• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of
• employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 4 paid personal days per year.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility).
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees'
• Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois'
• Reciprocal Act.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
• Free Admission to most Chicago museums.