Baltimore,MD,USA Full-time Nightlife Coordinator,Operations Officer

The City of Baltimore is a vibrant and dynamic local government entity dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents and fostering a thriving community environment. Renowned for its rich history, cultural diversity, and vibrant neighborhoods, Baltimore offers countless opportunities for personal and professional growth. As an employer, the City of Baltimore values inclusivity, equity, and innovation, striving to create a workspace where employees can contribute meaningfully to community development and enjoy extensive benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. The city prioritizes employee wellness through programs, support groups, and workshops that promote holistic well-being and work-life balance. The position offered is a non-civil service role with an annual salary range between $70,338 and $112,807, reflecting the importance and responsibility associated with the role. The role of the Nightlife Coordinator is vital within the Mayor9s Office of Arts, Culture & Entertainment (MOACE). This position acts as the primary liaison between the City of Baltimore and the nightlife industry, aiming to ensure the city's nighttime economy remains vibrant, equitable, well-regulated, and safe. The Nightlife Coordinator collaborates with a wide array of stakeholders, including local businesses, neighborhood associations, government agencies, artists, and residents, to foster a cohesive and thriving nightlife community. This multifaceted role balances economic development with public safety and quality of life concerns, aligning nightlife initiatives with the city9s broader cultural and economic visions. Key responsibilities include engaging with nightlife industry stakeholders to build strong relationships and resolve conflicts, facilitating regular forums to encourage stakeholder participation in policymaking, and working alongside regulatory bodies such as the Baltimore City Liquor Board and law enforcement agencies to streamline permitting and licensing processes. The position also involves researching best practices nationally to recommend innovative solutions in nightlife governance, including harm reduction, responsible service, and equitable access to nightlife opportunities. Operationally, the Nightlife Coordinator works closely with multiple city departments to coordinate traffic management, sanitation, security, and public safety efforts in nightlife districts. They assist in developing operational plans for large-scale events and seasonal activations and partner with city agencies to improve infrastructure supporting nightlife, including lighting, transportation access, and late-night services. Additionally, this role champions nightlife as part of Baltimore9s cultural identity and tourism strategy by collaborating with Visit Baltimore and local businesses. The Nightlife Coordinator also identifies opportunities for grants, sponsorships, and partnerships to support venues, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. Data collection and analysis form an important part of the position, where the Nightlife Coordinator tracks industry activity, business performance, safety incidents, and community feedback to guide informed policy decisions. They prepare reports and recommendations for MOACE leadership, the Mayor9s Office, and City Council to sustain and advance Baltimore9s nightlife economy. This comprehensive role demands a bachelor9s degree in public policy, urban studies, arts/cultural management, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Candidates should have three to five years of relevant experience in nightlife, hospitality, event management, urban policy, or related industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of nightlife operations, liquor licensing, community relations, excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills, along with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and safety in nightlife and cultural programming. The City of Baltimore is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Selected candidates will be subject to criminal background checks and financial disclosures according to city regulations, and all new hires must complete a mandatory probation period. This position provides a unique opportunity to impact Baltimore's cultural landscape positively while supporting its economic growth and community wellbeing.

• Bachelor's degree in public policy urban studies arts cultural management business or related field or equivalent experience
• At least 3-5 years of experience in nightlife hospitality event management urban policy or related industries
• Have an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of nightlife operations liquor licensing and community relations
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including businesses residents and government agencies
• Excellent problem-solving negotiation and communication skills
• Commitment to equity inclusion and safety in nightlife and cultural programming
• Completion of a criminal background check and fingerprint screening
• Completion of a mandatory probation period
• Completion of financial disclosure pursuant to City Ethics Law