Decision Support Project Specialist jobs in Champaign, IL

Description

Do you have a creative mindset and the ability to organize and implement events that are welcoming, inclusive, and bring people together? Do you have a passion for nightlife and entertainment trends? If this is you, then consider applying to be a Project Specialist II with the City of Champaign Planning and Development Department.

This is a full-time, limited position from May 20 – October 20, 2024. The position is eligible for paid leave, including sick, personal, vacation, and City holidays. Additional benefits include health, dental, life, and vision insurance.

Responsibilities of Position

The Project Specialist II will plan, organize, and implement a variety of entertainment events from concerts to festivals to comedy and more in the new downtown entertainment district, a pedestrian-only, community gathering space and stage that will be programmed with live programming from 10 pm to 1 am every Friday and Saturday night from May 31 to October 5, 2024. They will partner with local businesses, sponsors, community stakeholders and City departments to enhance the overall downtown nightlife experience. The Project Specialist II will lead event marketing and promotion, budget oversight, and gathering feedback from attendees and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience in event coordination/planning, program administration, management, marketing, public relations, communications, or related area.
• An equivalent combination of work experience and education demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Current state-issued driver’s license and good driving record.
• Physical condition necessary to perform the duties of the job including working in crowds and walking or moving around for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation. Work may involve exposure to high noise levels and other outdoor environmental elements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nightlife or entertainment industry event planning experience.
• Experience involving a high level of public contact.

Drug screening and driving abstract will be required. The salary is $30.06 per hour, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, April 21, 2024, for first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Other Information

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity
We act in the best interests of the City
We behave in an ethical and legal manner
We are open and honest
We follow through on commitments
We are loyal to the City

Responsibility
We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities
We take initiative
We act to prevent and solve problems
We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions
We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect
We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner
We actively listen and seek understanding
We provide a direct response
We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace
We are positive and cooperative
We are willing to apologize

Teamwork
We know and respect our roles and responsibilities
We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately
We define and agree upon the goals
We collaborate to achieve organizational goals
We help others accomplish their goals
We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results
We take pride in our work
We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget
We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance
We learn from our mistakes
We innovate

Benefits may or may not be available for this position, depending on the duration of the assignment and the number of hours worked.