51,188.57 per year | St Charles, MO, USA | Salary | Full Time

　　Job Title

　　Farmer's Market / Special Events Coordinator

　　Department

　　Special Events and Communications

　　Posting Date

　　December 8, 2023

　　Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

　　Open Until Filled

　　Starting Salary

　　$51,188.57

　　Benefits Offered

　　Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

　　Exempt/Non-exempt

　　Exempt

　　Status

　　Full-time

　　The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the position of Special Events Coordinator for the Special Events and Communications Department. The purpose of this position is to act as the Farmer's Market coordinator and to assist the Special Events and Communications Director with other special events for the City of Saint Charles through administration, organizational and logistical support.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

　　Determine the eligibility of those wanting to sell at the farmer's market based on the rules established by the City of Saint Charles.

　　Actively recruit new farmers, vendors and producers to expand the variety of products for sale.

　　Collect rental fees from vendors and maintain accurate records of payment.

　　Oversee the weekly operation of the market, including coordination of set up, tear down, volunteer management and vendor management.

　　Execute special promotions days for the market throughout the season.

　　Continually evaluate the markets strengths and weaknesses. Conduct customer surveys, track overall sales, and monitor for potential improvements in daily logistics, outreach efforts, and product selection

　　Assist Special Events and Communications Director in the planning and execution of other Special Events for the City. Including, but not limited to, administrative and logistical support, marketing and communication support, and planning and working at the events.

　　Attend event to oversee activities and ensure details are handled as planned.

　　Assist director in addressing any issues that may arise and remain on site after the event is over to ensure proper clean up.

　　Work with and give guidance to volunteers and staff involved in event planning and execution.

　　Assist with department administrative duties as needed, including, but not limited to, invoice entry and payment, ordering of supplies, and answering department phone calls.

　　Other duties related to event planning as assigned.

　　Minimum Training and Experience Required

　　Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, or related field.

　　1-3 years of experience in event planning, experience in farmers market coordination a plus.

　　Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

　　Valid Driver's License.

　　Physical Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

　　Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

　　Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations or extremes bright/dim light and electrical currents may cause discomfort and poses little risk of injury.

　　How to Apply

　　Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

　　The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify