Government Jobs is hiring: Senior Director, Special Events, Film & Tourism in Sa

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Prepares budgetary projections for resources to meet short- and long-term goals and objectives, including personnel, facilities, capital improvement, programs, and services; prepares annual budget recommendation with justifications based on projections and analysis.
• Oversees creative message development.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, conduct, and monitor city-wide special events, including but not limited to the Saint Patrick's Day Festival, race, parade, and other major events.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to permitting of events, including tourism, film, parks, and squares.
• Oversees the preparation and updates short and long-range strategic plans to ensure the department's contribution to the city's overall plans and strategies.
• Resolves complex situations regarding applicants and other members of the public, frequently involving interpretation of City Ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork.
• Provides leadership to the department on a broad range of issues affecting the city.
• Oversees the food truck, park, and square rental and film permitting processes to ensure accurate application of permitting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or closely related field with six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality Industry, or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. "Candidates with a background in public safety and demonstrated experience in major event planning and security management are strongly preferred." Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of marketing theory and practices.
• Knowledge of computer software programs and peripherals necessary for the production of marketing materials.
• Knowledge of local media sources.
• Knowledge of digital photography.
• Knowledge of website design.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Overview of Benefits Paid Holiday Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Retirement Seminars PPO Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Health & Wellness Incentives Long Term Disability Excellence and Service Recognition Employee Development and In-Service Training Educational Assistance Program Uniform Allowance (select positions) Employee Assistance Program Discounts and Memberships Employee Relations Direct Deposit Credit Union Pretax Parking Deductions Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program Domestic Partnership Benefits Healthcare PPO Medical Plus Plan PPO Medical Basic Plan Dental Plus Plan Dental Basic Plan Vision Service Plan Life Insurance Basic Life and ADD Supplemental Life Employee Supplemental Life Spouse Supplemental Life Child Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

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