Recreation Coordinator - Event, Marketing, Outreach
Recreation Coordinator - Event, Marketing, and Outreach Coordinator
Performs intermediate work planning and organizing City sponsored enrichment, educational, inclusive, adaptive and supportive programs for all ages. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact include planning, coordinating and delivering special events; leads sponsorship opportunities; supports marketing communication and outreach efforts; and provide recreational programming opportunities to New Brighton residents of all ages.
Essential Functions
Special Events
- Plan, coordinate, and execute special events from concept through completion, ensuring high-quality guest experiences.
- Manage event logistics including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, staffing, and on-site operations.
- Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to align event goals, programming, and marketing efforts.
- Oversee event registration, communications, and customer service before, during, and after events.
- Ensure safety, accessibility, and compliance with policies, permits, and venue requirements.
- Evaluate event outcomes, collect feedback, and prepare post-event reports to drive continuous improvement.
Sponsorships
- Identify, cultivate, and secure new sponsorship partners through strategic outreach, networking, and relationship building.
- Develop and present compelling sponsorship proposals, packages, and customized partnership opportunities.
- Negotiate sponsorship agreements and ensure delivery of promised benefits, recognition, and activation elements.
- Maintain accurate sponsorship tracking, reporting, and stewardship to support renewals and long-term partnerships
Assisting with Marketing, Communications, and Outreach
- Generate flyers, graphics and other marketing materials.
- Generate content for social media channels.
- Build and maintain connections with community groups, stakeholders, and community members.
- Assist in the management of social media channels and website content.
Programming
- Provide recreational programming opportunities for all ages.