Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Coordinates and facilitates special events for the city, including themes, concepts, and objectives in relation to organizational goals and Council initiatives. • Foster a placemaking environment by encouraging collaboration between city departments and downtown business owners. • Facilitate various sponsorship sale opportunities. • Researches and recommends opportunities for special events and community partnerships with outside organizations. • Serves as a liaison between city departments, business owners, and vendors in the coordination of special events. • Assists the Business Development & Tourism Department, including the Visit Norwalk team in developing materials and managing advertisements for a variety of events. • Coordinates the work activities of employees and volunteers at events. • Participates in the development of the budget for special events. • Participates in the negotiation of event contracts and service agreements. • Presents reports and outcomes of events to City Council Committees and Economic and Community Development team. • Performs other duties as assigned. • SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervisory responsibility over volunteer staff at events and budget management for events.