About Us:The City of Glendale's Economic Development Department provides business owners assistance to get their business up and running in our amazing city. This talented team of professionals will help define market niches within the community, assist in selecting a suitable business site, and even introduce business owners to the appropriate real estate professionals and property owners. The Economic Development Department offers numerous resources such as the Small Business Guide,  the Locals Guide, and information on Targeted Industries. The Role:The Special Events Program Manager plans, organizes, manages and evaluates the activities, budget, facilities and equipment, staff, contractors and volunteers for Glendale's Special Events. Salary : * This position is a grade E459, and is FLSA Exempt  * The salary for this role is $66,264.00 - $99,396.00 annually. Benefits:The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale's Benefits page for more information.    Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave: Regular status positions offer: * The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays. * Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service. * Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year). * Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.  Retirement:This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%.      * Manages the production of major outdoor special events and festivals including negotiating, administering and approving expenditures and contracts. * Recommends, develops and implements short- and long-term goals and objectives for the City's special event and festival program; researches and develops new funding and revenue sources. * Manages the marketing/promotion of major special events and festivals that may include public relations, advertising and direct marketing. * Manages the production and promotion of signature special events and of city-sponsored and community events at the Glendale Arena and Cardinals Stadium. * Generates partnerships to support and supplement the marketing/promotion of major special events and festivals by identifying potential partners, establishing and building relationships, making presentations, entering agreements and fulfilling obligations. * Develops an annual budget, prepares event budgets and maintains control of division's revenues and expenditures. * Gathers public input through meetings, surveys and other methods when designing new and evaluating existing major events and festivals; Confers with citizens, downtown merchants, city departments, outside agencies, elected officials, and other groups about the design, planning, production and promotion of major outdoor special events and festivals. * Oversees the compliance with all applicable laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations including those set forth by the City, State, County Health Department and State Liquor Board. * Oversees the permitting and regulation of outside organizations and promoters producing events or conducting film shoots on City right-of-way or City property. * Creates, plans and implements official functions of the Mayor and Council. * Assists supervisors as assigned. * Operates city vehicles. * Other duties as assigned. Bachelor's Degree in tourism/recreation administration, marketing, business or related field with a specialization in event/festival management preferred. Four years of experience in the recreation, tourism or marketing field including event/festival or public assembly activities experience and two years of supervisory experience. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Knowledge of: * Principles, practices and duties of special event and festival management * Research methodologies and management of research-based data * Principles of marketing, advertising and public relations * Principles of budget administration * Modern sponsorship concepts * City policy and procedures, ordinances and fire/life safety codes * Issues and ethics of care, protection and accessibility as related to the Americans with Disabilities Act Skill in: * Negotiating contracts with vendors, entertainers, event producers and equipment suppliers * Selling corporate and media sponsorships * Computer operation and applicable software Ability to: * Form and implement a strategic mission, vision and goals for the City's special event/festival program * Communicate effectively verbally and in writing * Investigate and resolve citizen complaints or problems * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, contractors, volunteers, sponsors, media and the public * Plan, direct and evaluate the work of employees, volunteers and contractors * Develop, maintain and adhere to a budget for event production * Operate city vehicles Special Requirements * Valid Arizona's Driver License * Will often be subject to evening, weekend and holiday work shifts * This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing. Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory To view the success factor definitions please click here. (If needed, click here to download PDF reader). This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.Extensive standing, walking, lifting and/or climbing as well as exposure to weather conditions, loud music and other noises. Primarily an office setting with extensive fieldwork during event production that will require working in and around crowds. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles.