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1 Job Announcement City Events Director / Millcreek Common Executive Director Opens: Thursday, February 11, 2021 Closes: Sunday, February 28, 2021 Status: Full-Time, Exempt Hiring Range: $36.05—$45.67 per hour Competitive Benefits Package—see page 5 Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume with cover letter and references to: Millcreek Human Resources Attn: Stephanie Bond 3330 South 1300 East Millcreek, UT 84106 OR [EMAIL REDACTED] ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Meet performance standards established with the employee’s supervisor. 2. Develop and oversee events calendar and event planning milestones. 3. Manage development and distribution of print and online marketing materials for events. Organize and implement city event promotion in coordination with communications department. 4. Manage marketing and promotions of city events including preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, and brochures. 5. Oversee a successful Venture Out series of events held in various Millcreek venues, seek sponsorships, management marketing, media and other event operations. 6. Develop a program including marketing and promotion strategies, and hiring and training staff for the ice skate rental at the Millcreek Common ice ribbon. 7. Coordinate the maintenance of Millcreek Common including ice ribbon, water feature, pavers, and landscaping. 8. Manage rental contracts and recruit uses that align with City goals for the potential public market retail spaces and food truck stalls at Millcreek Common. 9. Utilize Millcreek Common to hold year-round activities and programs that involve city residents and visitors. 10. Develop business plan including budget for each event. Manage each event to stay within budget. 11. Develop Millcreek Common into a financially self-sustaining space through sponsorships, booth rentals, event tickets, and other methods. 12. Plan, organize, develop, schedule, evaluate, and oversee day to day operations of Millcreek Common. Millcreek, Utah’s newest city, is hiring a City Events Director to work under the direction of the Assistant City Manager. The Events Director will assist with supervising all city public events, including the Venture Out program, as well as act as the Executive Director of Millcreek Common. POSITION(S) SUPERVISED This position has no supervisory responsibilities in the beginning, however, is expected to build a staff to handle city events and Millcreek Common. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: a. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, communications, or other closely related field. b. Three—Five (3-5) years experience of related experience including extensive public relations and public engagement experience. c. Prior experience working in or closely with local, state, or federal government is preferred. 2. Special Qualifications: a. Valid Utah Class D Driver’s License required. 3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: a. Knowledge of business management practices and procedures. b. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across cultural differences with employees, businesses, community organizations, and the public. c. Ability to manage, plan, and implement projects, establish project boundaries, and evaluate project success. d. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) software programs. e. Knowledge of procedures and requirements of meeting planning and event business to insure good relationships with event planners and meeting professionals. f. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing. g. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with lessees, user groups, their representatives, and the general public. h. Knowledge of budgeting, marketing, and branding concepts. i. Ability to navigate complex systems and identify key interventions to enhance engagement in community life and problem solving across various sectors in the community. j. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make proper decisions in handling incidents at all types of events. k. Ability to compile and maintain records for personnel scheduling and event scheduling. l. Ability to plan, service, and supervise a variety of events. m. Ability to anticipate equipment and other needs for individual events. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings. 2. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. 3. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. 4. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. 5. Attendance/Work Schedule: Employee is expected to be in the city offices during normal business hours Monday through Friday, however incumbent will often be required to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, council meetings and other meetings as necessary. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 FINAL CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO PASS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN. E-Verify. Millcreek participates in the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program Verify). If hired, your continued employment will be contingent upon confirmation of your eligibility through the E-Verify system. Equal Opportunity Employer. Millcreek is an equal opportunity employer without regard to age, marital status, color, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, or religion. ADA. To request accommodation under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), please contact Kurt Hansen at [EMAIL REDACTED] or call [PHONE REDACTED]. Veteran’s Preference. Refer to Title 71 UCA 10 as amended for eligibility requirements for veteran’s preference. If you claim veteran preference, you must submit a copy of Form DD-214, certifying honorable veteran status. If you claim disabled veteran preference, you must also submit a letter of verification from the Veteran’s Administration dated within the last 90 days. A spouse or unmarried widow or widower of a veteran must also submit a copy of their marriage license as well as the DD-214. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 About Millcreek Millcreek incorporated as a municipal government in December 2016. Located in Salt Lake County, Millcreek is Utah’s 12th largest city with a population of approximately 61,000 people. The diversity of people and access to resources provided to the residents of Millcreek are unparalleled. Many of Millcreek’s neighborhoods were founded by pioneers whose descendants continue to live here and welcome the “new American” population to bring rich cultural experiences. A hub for outdoor recreation, Millcreek residents have outstanding access to year-round recreational activities, along with a strong sense of community and volunteerism which make the City an amazing community that residents are proud to call home. The city’s borders stretch from eastern Millcreek Canyon all the way to the Jordan River in the west, with Salt Lake City to the North and Murray and Holladay cities to the south. Visit millcreek.us for more information about the city and services provided. Did you know? The inventor of the television, Philo T. Farnsworth, worked at the Baldwin Radio Factory in the early 1920’s, located at 3474 South 2300 East in Millcreek. Millcreek is home to St. Mark's hospital, the City's largest employer. St. Mark's employs over 1700 people, which has helped create a prominent medical hub within the city boundaries. Millcreek runs from the Jordan River to Millcreek Canyon, which supports Millcreek's motto "connected by nature." It is no wonder that Millcreek is home to many outdoor recreation businesses. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6