Community Events Supervisor

This is possibly the best position in the City of Durango! The Community Events Supervisor position is a great combination of inside desk work, outside event work, and invigorating meetings where new ideas and solutions come to light. This position provides a key connection between event organizers and the permitting and support that the City of Durango provides. 

The Community Events division does the following: 

• Creates and implements in-house events (for example 4th of July).
• Permits events on City property.
• Permits banners for Main Ave and Santa Rita.
• Creates and implements Temporary Traffic Control Plans for events.
• Maintains and rents a fleet of equipment for use at events.
• Provides technical assistance to the event organizers.
• Coordinates activities with other affected City departments and outside agencies.

What You’ll Do in This Role:  
Administrative Work (40% of the role) 

• Coordinate all aspects of Community Events permitting (internal and external).
• Meet with Park Permit and Special Activity Permit applicants to ensure all City Code of Ordinances and regulations required for their event are understood and complied with.  
• Review all permits with Police, Durango Fire Protection District, City Operations and other City departments to ensure proper safety procedures are met.
• Issue Park and Special Activity Permits after all stipulations and conditions have been complied with, and the required approvals have been obtained.
• Collect fees for event permits.  
• Oversee overhead Banner Permit program, including approval and issuance of permits and collection of fees. Schedule banner hanging and review banner construction/wording.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the events budget.
• Attend and participate in professional meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public safety and event management. 

Field Work (60% of the role)

• Provide field supervision of permitted events for proper traffic control, barricade, and traffic warning sign placement, setup and teardown of events (often involves early mornings, late nights, and weekends).
• Drive a Community Event truck and trailers (up to 35 feet long).
• Load, set up, move, and tear down event equipment.
• Document City resources utilized for each event.
• Recruit, hire, and train part-time and seasonal staff to provide set-up for Special Events.
• Provide assistance and directions to the public.
• Coordinate the work of Community Event volunteers.
• Assist with development and implementation of City Events.
• Perform crowd management and traffic control at special events.
• Track, maintain, and repair Community Events equipment.

You Have:  

• A bachelor’s degree in event planning, community development, hospitality management, marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible event management experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid state driver’s license and CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Knowledge of best practices, materials, and methods for designing and implementing community events, with a focus on engaging and serving diverse populations.
• A strong commitment to safety and proficiency in operating and maintaining event-related tools, equipment, and trailers.
• Experience in selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff using effective leadership, coaching, and team development strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and convey technical information, procedures, and documents clearly.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to support program evaluation and decision-making.
• The ability to work independently with strong follow-through and timely communication; availability to work flexible hours, including rotational on-call shifts.
• Physical capability to perform a variety of active work ranging from light to heavy physical activity. This position regularly lifts up to 50 to 60 pounds. 

Belong at the City of Durango:

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.