Public Events Coordinator at The City of Fort Worth

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

33.21

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Coordination, Vendor Management, Facility Design, Room Setup, Time Management, Communication, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Audio Visual Coordination, Emergency Management, Catering Management, Software Proficiency, Inspection Skills, Safety Compliance, Customer Service, Adaptability

Industry

Executive Offices

Description

Pay Range: $26.57/hr. - $33.21/hr. Job Posting Closing on: Monday, October 27, 2025 📅 Workdays & Hours: The Public Events Department operates 24/7. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule based on event needs. Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find out More! The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆 Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Marketing, Business Management, Business Administration or a related field Four (4) years experience in working with various groups in facility and event design, room setup arrangement capabilities including fire and safety codes Possession of a Valid Texas Driver’s License Must pass Drug Screen Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the requirements for events of various sizes in hospitality venues Skilled in time management, strong computer skills, multitasking and prioritizing work activities Flexibility to adapt to every changing daily priorities in a fast-paced work environment Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and make sound decisions Experience in Ungerboeck/Momentus and Meeting Matrix/iPlan Software experience or similar event booking software/facility design /room diagramming software. The Public Event Coordinator job responsibilities include: Works with external client sources (e.g., meeting planners, city officials) to evaluate overall event specifications to develop written event manifest and work orders that effectively communicate to operational staff and contractual vendors how to adequately service the event. Manages vendors and operational services to prepare for, support and monitor public events, including correspondences with audio visual, emergency management personnel, transportation, caterers, decorators, parking and electrical. Plan the layout and assembly arrangement of public events. Conducts inspections of facilities to ensure proper event arrangement and assembly. Evaluates event set up arrangements, staging locations, utility and sound specifications and locations, and catering service areas Additional assigned tasks related to the Public Events Department and event coordination. Working Conditions and Physical Demand Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting. Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth. 🌟 Conditions of Employment The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor. The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

Responsibilities

The Public Events Coordinator works with external clients to evaluate event specifications and develop written manifests for operational staff. They manage vendors and operational services to ensure successful public events and conduct facility inspections.