Festival Coordinator

Are you a super creative person who loves event planning? Do you enjoy turning big ideas into amazing experiences? We're on the lookout for a lively and innovative Festival Coordinator to join our team. Someone ready to take the lead in planning and executing an unforgettable event from beginning to end.

Work is part-time, year-round, increasing in frequency leading up to the Daffodil Festival; employee must work the weekend of the festival.

• Attends Daffodil Festival Council and sub-committee meetings year-round; provides leadership and guidance related to County policies, budget, and use of County facilities and equipment; reserves facilities and equipment related to festival and ancillary events.
• Works with sub-committees and individual volunteers responsible for specific aspects of the festival to include the poster contest, souvenirs, sponsors, etc.; assist with radio and television interviews and promotions.
• Prepares and submits festival budget annually, provides information and updates for weekly and monthly department reports, information for the Beehive, web and print marketing; provides minutes of all meetings to the Recreation Superintendent and Director.
• Assists with coordination of emergency operations and planning; reviews the event action plan annually and make necessary updates.
• Works with cooperating agencies and departments such as the Sheriff’s Office, Virginia Department of Transportation, Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Association, etc.; completes permit applications; requests additional insurance coverage when necessary; completes other required forms and documents to utilize land, staff and equipment.
• Researches, explores and attends when possible, other events to gather information for program additions/improvements and to make contact with potential vendors and entertainers.
• Researches and reviews other events for potential improvements on marketing the Festival.
• Tracks maintenance needs and inventory of supplies and equipment related to the Festival.
• Acts as Gloucester County’s spokesperson for the Daffodil Festival; makes presentations to local civic groups, meets with business representatives, etc. to solicit volunteers and financial support.
• Reviews the Daffodil Festival and ancillary events for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, tourism or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience organizing and producing large-scale events to include working with committees and volunteers.