Miami,FL,USA Full-time Recreation Specialist-Events-Miami,FL | Hiring

The City of Sunny Isles Beach, located in Florida, is a vibrant and dynamic community known for its beautiful beachfront, thriving cultural scene, and commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through exceptional community services. The City’s Department of Cultural and Community Services plays a pivotal role in organizing, managing, and delivering a wide range of events and programs that engage the community, promote local culture, and provide enriching experiences for people of all ages. Sunny Isles Beach is recognized not only for its picturesque environment but also for its proactive approach to community engagement and cultural development. The city values creativity, collaboration, and the professional growth of its employees as it strives to maintain an inclusive and accessible environment for events and activities. This full-time position within the Department of Cultural and Community Services offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of the city’s event planning and execution. The role focuses on administrative and supervisory work assisting in the development, planning, and execution of all city events. The position provides an essential function in creating an annual calendar of events, coordinating logistics, managing vendor and contractor relationships, securing sponsorships, and overseeing event budgets. The salary range for this role is $55,200.69 to $90,529.13 annually, reflecting the level of responsibility and expertise required to excel in this position. The incumbent will assist in organizing community and cultural events by ensuring comprehensive planning and flawless execution. Responsibilities include assisting in preparing contracts, managing event logistics including labor, equipment, and facilities, promoting and marketing events, and fostering community and corporate partnerships for financial sponsorships. This role also emphasizes volunteer program management, including recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers to support event needs. The position requires coordination with multiple city departments and outside parties to ensure the success and smooth operation of events. It demands excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and creative environment. The role occasionally requires working nights, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules, highlighting the need for flexibility and dedication. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of event planning, budget management, project management, and community engagement. They should be adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously and able to make sound judgments in dynamic situations. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to lead teams, supervise volunteers, and interact with contractors, vendors, and the public amicably and professionally. Proficiency in computer applications relevant to event management and reporting is also critical to this role. This position also provides the rewarding experience of contributing to the cultural enrichment and community spirit of Sunny Isles Beach through successful event delivery and public engagement.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years' experience in special events planning or related field
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certification required within three months of hire
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to obtain Crowd Management Certification within six months of hire if not currently certified