Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We are seeking team members who are committed to excellence.

The Events & Special Program Manager position plans major events, including news conferences for the Mayor and the Orange County Commissioners. This includes arranging, staffing, promoting, and managing of signature events. This position functions as staff/liaison to major events, initiatives and related committees and supervises event support staff.

Work is performed with independent judgment and self-initiative under general supervision of the Communications Manager.

• Develops and coordinates high profile special events and large community events involving the Mayor and/or the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.

• Serves as the lead for signature events and special projects, such as the State of the County and the Economic Summit, Mayor's Special Events, the Mayor's Annual Toy Drive, and community parades. This position also implements an average of 25 BCC meetings annually, and other projects, including but not limited to updating of the Source, and much more (e.g., news conferences regarding issues or updates on Mayor initiatives).

• Serves as point person and/or Floor Manager for Mayor's signature events at other facilities - such as the History Center and Convention Center - to ensure quality, show flow, etc.

• Oversees equipment in the Chambers as well as the Outlook calendars for the Chambers and Room 105.

• Serves as the liaison during joint events between Orange County and other municipalities and organizations or special announcements.

• Coordinates speakers, event registration and catering orders, setup and clean-up and other logistics for events and programs.

• Prepares communication materials including special events checklists and briefing sheets for events. Researching, writing and coordinating news releases, talking points, fliers, programs, PowerPoint presentations and other material as needed.

• Plans and implements event specific social media outreach as needed.

• Supervises event support staff including regular and temporary employees or student interns.

• Works closely with the Facilities Management Division and Orange TV to oversee events that take place at the County Administration Center.

• Continually looks for ways to improve event quality as well as community outreach through signature events.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Public or Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Communications, or a closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in events planning, public relations, or media relations in a professional or business setting to include one year as a lead or supervisor. Experience in government and knowledge of political protocol.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

• Experience in developing and maintaining community relations.

• Experience in the implementation of social media outreach.

Orange County Employment and Benefits Information:

All applicants selected for hire with Orange County Government must successfully complete a Criminal and Background check.

Posting Date: 11/18/2022

Closing Date: 12/2/2022 (Posting is subject to close without notice)

$61,256.00 - $77,521.60 Annually

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.