Special Events Manager - Killeen, TX

The City of Temple is a vibrant and growing community located in Texas, known for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through various public programs and services. The city government emphasizes community engagement, public safety, and cultural enrichment, making it a desirable location for individuals seeking a meaningful career in public service. The City of Temple offers a collaborative work environment where innovation and dedication to community welfare are highly valued. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to the city's growth and development while enjoying the benefits of working for a stable municipal organization. The City of Temple is currently seeking a qualified Special Events Manager to lead its special events division. This full-time position plays a crucial role in planning, organizing, and executing the city’s signature community events that are both safe and engaging, helping to foster civic pride and strengthen community ties. The Special Events Manager will provide vision and strategic leadership for the special events program, aligning activities with organizational goals, community values, and the city’s strategic priorities. This role involves overseeing a team, managing budgets and contracts, coordinating with multiple city departments, and engaging with residents, businesses, sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of special events. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility is essential, as the role requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position offers competitive compensation and the chance to be a key player in enhancing the cultural and social landscape of the City of Temple. The Special Events Manager will also be responsible for developing and implementing policies, monitoring performance metrics, ensuring compliance with safety and legal regulations, and leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency. Strong interpersonal skills, public speaking abilities, and experience in community engagement are critical to success in this role. By joining the City of Temple’s team, the Special Events Manager will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community while advancing their professional career in municipal event management.

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, tourism, public relations, recreation administration or related field
• Four years experience in related field including one year supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environment
• Experience with budget and contract management