Business Development Coordinator

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 Sports and Entertainment Department is actively seeking a Business Development Coordinator.

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.

• Assists in facilitating attracting and coordinating sporting and entertainment events for the City.
• Assists in developing and implementing strategic business plans including but not limited to business development administration marketing and sales and event management support.
• Plans organizes produces and executes city events and entertainment programs.
• Contributes to the post-event evaluation and follow-up report with partners volunteers and vendors.
• Creates and executes contracts for events.
• Organizes and implements the coordination and strategic event execution for the annual Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon.
• Serves as liaison and manages the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame Inductee responsibilities during the annual Georgia-Florida weekend.
• Manages the sales process of RV City leading up to and during the annual Georgia/Florida Weekend.
• Effectively collaborates with various business partners on special events on all Florida Georgia/Florida related areas.
• Responsible for the management of any sports intern(s) that will assist the Office in its business plan.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Chief of Sports and Entertainment.

• Four years of education and/or experience in business marketing sports management or related field.
• A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in business marketing sports management public administration or a related field is preferred.
• A valid drivers license is required and must be maintained during employment in this class.

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 blackout is required with your application. U.S. 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. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

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 the 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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