Library Events Specialist

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking a Library Events Specialist.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

• Plans organizes produces and executes Library special events.
• Creates detailed event plans including timelines budgets logistics site layouts mapping goals and security needs.
• Creates timelines for setup and execution.
• Coordinates needed services from other departments or outside contractors/agencies such as public safety sound lights audiovisual equipment and performers.
• Sets up and attends events to coordinate and monitor activities and resolve problems.
• Evaluates all aspects of events to ensure they align with the Librarys mission/ vision/ strategic agenda recommend/implement objectives and attainable goals. Coordinates post-event retrospectives and creates post-event evaluation including financial assessment.
• Works with staff to ensure community collaboration from inception through planning to event.
• Supervises and coordinates special events volunteers and vendors.
• Prepares correspondence and reports pertaining to special events.
• Creates and executes contracts for events.
• Establishes and maintains records and files.
• Operates motor vehicles and utility carts.
• Operates standard office and library equipment such as personal computers or mobile devices using word processing presentation mapping spreadsheet and other related software peripheral and electronic devices copiers and calculators.
• Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
• Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of logistical planning principles practices procedures methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of event logistics and entertainment technical requirements such as talent buying scheduling audio visual equipment.
• Knowledge of event site layout and mapping.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in securing contracts discounts and favorable terms with suppliers
• Skill in problem solving and resolving issues.
• Ability to plan organize produce execute and evaluate events.
• Ability to prioritize to achieve results within established deadline
• Ability to assign monitor and review the work of others.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to accept feedback and modify service delivery to better meet library goals.
• Ability to interpret rules regulations and policies.
• Ability to provide positive customer service in a library setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel between various locations to meet the assignments of the position.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computers using word spreadsheet database mapping and other related software.

• Five years of education and/or professional experience in event planning event management project coordination recreation and leisure programming or a related field.
• Experience in a library setting preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license during employment in this class.

• Must qualify for obtain and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at . Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education a copy of your college transcript with your social blacked out is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official but must state your name the schools name classes taken grades received type of degree and date degree was conferred.

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If claiming veterans preference you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable the additional forms as noted here: a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veterans preference he or she may file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K

Largo FL 33778-1630

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