MPR Marketing & Events Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plans, creates, organizes and implements all project plans for marketing and event activities.
Oversee social media posting and communication. Writes, submits and follows-up to ensure communications posted; including but not limited to designing physical marketing promotions, (calendars/flyers/brochures/graphics) social media, customer communications, and community media outlets.
Maintains and updates website information.
Broadens social networking and provides support in social media monitoring process as needed.
Develop plans for marketing new areas.
Works with the Assistant Director, Recreation Supervisor, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Facility Maintenance Supervisor and Director to develop an annual marketing plan and calendar for the Maryville Parks and Recreation Department.
Coordinates events, meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling, and organizing requirements; establishes contacts; develops schedules and assignments; manages logistics, public relations, and advertising (production and distribution) to ensure event success.
Coordinates equipment set up and take down for each special event. Maintains up to date inventory of supplies.
Supervises and coordinates with event/entertainment contractors.
Prepares and reviews marketing and special event budgets. Determines cost effectiveness by analyzing revenues, expenditures, attendance and service hours. Assist the Director with reviewing ongoing compliance to the approved budget.
Plans, coordinates, and runs MPR’s summer camp for kids.
Secures sponsorships as needed for special events.
Maintains contact lists for internal and external communications.
Cultivates and implements sponsorship, fundraising, partnership, and memorial, and opportunities with limited assistance from the Director.
Works with the appropriate staff to ensure interior and exterior maintenance meets the standards for each special event. Oversees organization of the special event and marketing supplies areas.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Actively participates on staff committees as necessary and appropriate.
Establishes and expands merchandise opportunities.
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for completion of new and different requests.
Performs other duties as assigned for the effective operation of Park and Recreation.
SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS

Supervises volunteers, interns, part-time, and seasonal staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include supervising direct reports through coaching, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Provide administrative support to each member of the special event and marketing team as needed.
Manage all aspects of volunteer coordination, including but not limited to, staffing, recruitment, supervision, training, retention, and acknowledgement.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The knowledge, skills & abilities are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Creative and innovative thinker.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Professional business presence and acumen.
Self-starter, high level of initiative, proven proactive thinker.
Commitment to customer service (internal and external). Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Highly detail oriented with superb organizational skills.
Strong ability to multi-task with results-oriented mindset.
Calm individual who can operate under pressure, deadlines, and the demands of a busy office environment.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook.
Ability to understand, analyze and implement ideas and concepts.
Basic knowledge in graphics arts software (Adobe, Canva, Publisher)
HTML, Wix, Squarespace, or other website builder programs for website applications or willingness to learn.
High level of proficiency in software programs such as payroll, time and attendance, and recreation management.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from college or university; and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
Valid Missouri Driver’s License required.
Basic first aid, CPR and AED certification, or willingness to get certification.
Must have at least 3 years of progressive responsibility in a related field.
Experience with marketing & special events and overseeing an operational budget preferred.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually average. The level of work is medium and involves computer work and set-up and clean-up of events. Duties are generally performed in a controlled environment indoors.
The work schedule is generally 40 hours per week on the weekdays, with the ability to work additional hours and some weekends as required.

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