Community Events Coordinator
About the role
Description Help bring Durango’s community events to life! As the Community Events Recreation Coordinator, you’ll support permitted events from planning through teardown. You’ll spend most of your time in the field leading on-site operations, guiding seasonal staff and volunteers, and coordinating logistics as they unfold in real time. You’ll serve as the City’s on-site representative during events, working closely with organizers, partner agencies, and internal departments to carry out approved plans and support public safety operations. Your presence helps keep events running smoothly as crowds gather and activities kick off. When you’re not in the field, you’ll support the behind-the-scenes work that makes successful events possible, including scheduling, equipment tracking, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Spend approximately 70% of your time in the field as a lead on-site coordinator, guiding seasonal staff, volunteers, and contractors during event setup, operations, and teardown.
- Directly handle the physical setup and removal of event infrastructure, including stages, tents, vehicle barriers, and traffic control devices.
- Follow and monitor approved traffic control plans to maintain public safety and smooth event flow, making real-time adjustments as conditions change.
- Serve as a primary point of contact on-site for event organizers, partner agencies, and visitors to verify that permit conditions and safety rules are followed.
- Use the remaining 30% of your time in the shop or office to track inventory, perform basic repairs on equipment, and maintain organized storage areas.
- Support the Community Events Supervisor with administrative tasks like scheduling, tracking event-related expenses, managing receipts, and assisting with permit processing.
- Work closely with Police, Fire, and Environmental Health teams to coordinate safety and public health operations during permitted events.
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions and maintain a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to match the needs of the event calendar.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least two years of experience in event operations, facilities setup, logistics, public works, parks operations, or a related field.
- Experience working directly with community members and partner agencies.
- A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
- The ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Qualifications
- Communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people.
- Stay calm and make sound decisions in fast-paced or changing environments.
- Be comfortable performing physical work outdoors.
- Organize schedules, equipment, and logistics while keeping safety top of mind.
- Take initiative and work independently when needed.
- Pay attention to details, especially when tracking equipment, expenses, and documentation.
- Enjoy being part of a team that supports community connection and engagement.
Skills
- Event Operations
- Facilities Setup
- Logistics Management
- Public Safety Coordination
- Equipment Tracking
- Administrative Support
- Team Leadership
- Physical Work
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Community Engagement
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Amenities at the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
- Free transit pass and family member discounts.
- Volunteer time off to support local non-profit organizations.
- Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning.
Pay
The starting pay for this position is $49,913 with opportunities for growth up to $69,878 per year based on long-term growth and performance within the role.
Schedule
Your presence will be required outdoors in various weather conditions and you will need to maintain a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to match the needs of the event calendar.