Job Opening for Marketing & Events Coordinator – Food & Beverage in City of Round Rock, TX (Round Rock, TX)

Marketing & Events Coordinator – Food & Beverage

An Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY:
Hourly
$27.27 – $34.08 Annually
$56,721.60 – $70,886.40

OPENING DATE: 03/01/22

CLOSING DATE: 03/15/22 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to promote the City of Round Rock and its events and organizations through a master marketing plan which may include social media, website management, digital advertising, print advertising, public relations, and media relations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Oversees marketing and media relations by drafting materials and press releases; utilizing various computer graphic software; works with programmers and printers to design logos and distribute materials; creates new webpages for specific departments; distributes media releases; works with media outlets to encourage favorable coverage of events; acts as an official spokesperson; updates the media relations plan annually; negotiates and secures trade proposals; directs and produces marketing video content; shoots footage for projects.
Develops content and oversee department social media accounts including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Determine methods to effectively engage our target market and the brand strategy and respond to questions and comments in a timely manner.
Develop advertising strategies by researching industry trends and analyzing previously used strategies; may coordinate with external marketing agencies.
Develop newsletters, blogs, and email marketing for internal and external use with visitors, event organizers, sponsors and department staff.
Creates and negotiates sponsorship packages by designing letters and packet materials; attends meetings to discuss the benefits of sponsorship; follows up with interested parties and maintains contact.
Directs the food and beverage operations at the Round Rock Sports Center, Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, and occasional satellite locations.
Responsible for financial and personnel oversight of all food and beverage accounts including sales & cost reporting; Supervises and lead the food and beverage team including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and approving timecards and leave requests.
Oversees the selection of food and beverage contract services, vendor negotiation of service agreements, and monitors performance for compliance with standards and requirements of the service agreement.
Assists with event coordination; seeks out catering and food service opportunities with event organizers.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree; additional education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Three (3) years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for education on a year per year basis.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid Texas Driver License or ability to obtain prior to employment
Food Handler’s Permit or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment

The City of Round Rock operates under the legal doctrine of “employment-at-will” and is an equal opportunity employer. The City values diversity and strives to attract a responsible, qualified and diverse workforce that represents the community that we serve.