Temporary Summer Event & Marketing Coordinator

About the Department

The Temporary Summer Event & Marketing Coordinator will support the Community & Economic Development Office with the extensive summer programming on the Church Street Marketplace and in City Hall Park. The Church Street Marketplace District is a business improvement district created in 1981, that includes the public street and all properties that abut Church Street between Pearl and Main Streets. Each year we host some 1.5 million visitors to shop, eat, meet and greet, mark milestones, or just pass the time of day. The Marketplace hosts 30+ events annually including signature events like the Annual Sidewalk Sale, Festival of Fools, and the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.

The Temporary Summer Event & Marketing Coordinator will work closely with the Community & Economic Development Office Assistant Director to host and execute a number of public events and programs in June-early October. This will include supporting weekly Party on the Bricks events, Imagination Station playtime for kids, the annual Sidewalk Sale, and Marketplace merchant programs. In this role, you will get hands-on experience in managing events, collaborating with businesses and event partners, and setup and breakdown of event equipment. This role will also collaborate with the Marketing team to support summer programming efforts. Responsibilities include assisting with day-of event signage, drafting copy for print and digital materials, supporting the creation of graphic designs, gathering content to promote and feature Burlington businesses, posting Instagram and Facebook stories, and managing online event calendars.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $20.00 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week.

Position Duties

• Load in, staff, and load out events as assigned
• Support the execution of summer programming on the Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington, June through early October. This includes load-in and load-out of vendors, setup and breakdown of sandwich boards, placing meter bags, helping to provide access to utilities, engaging with customers, and troubleshooting any day-of issues.
• Assist with scheduling and layouts and track program attendance. Support communication with vendors.
• Assist with day-of signage marketing assets and copy for social media and web content
• Support the distribution of print marketing material and signage to the business community
• Posting Instagram and Facebook stories 
• Manage event listings on a variety of online community calendars
• Work outdoors, handle physical tasks, and conduct work with professionalism and compassion for everyone involved.
• Contribute to effective relationships with third-party vendors, organizations, cultural and community organizations, and Marketplace personnel.
• Other assigned duties related to the Business and Workforce Development team’s mission, and supporting partners or stakeholders.
• Work will generally take place outdoors, and the position will require a significant amount of time on the Church Street Marketplace in all weather conditions. Indoor office time will also be part of the schedule.
• Position will be approximately 15 hours per week with the occasional weekend hours. Position will be Wednesdays, 4:30-8:30pm, Thursdays 4:30-9pm, and an additional 6.5 hours of your choice on weekday/s (Mon-Fri) between 9am-5pm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.

• Entry level position for a person 18 years or older. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong interest in community development, placemaking, event management and/or marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill in creative problem solving, can-do attitude, and staying calm under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.  
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive organization is a plus.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with Canva is a plus.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather, kneel or stand for periods of time, and be able to lift 50 pounds, which are all needed for on-site events.

Other Qualifications

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.