Dougherty County seeks an experienced event planner to be contracted on a per-event basis to independently plan and execute events within a set budget. The selected planner will report directly to the County Administrator and primarily coordinate with Human Resources, Facilities Management, and Administration staff. The contracted event planner will be responsible for: • Developing event themes, concepts, and execution plans • Serving as the primary external point of contact for event coordination on behalf of the County • Negotiating contracts with vendors and service providers • Overseeing event logistics, including venue setup, décor, and post-event cleanup • Ensuring compliance with Dougherty County’s safety, security, and liability requirements for venues and vendors • Providing their own team to assist with event setup and execution • Managing event flow and run-of-show to ensure a seamless attendee experience • Coordinating logistics for parking, vendor access, and employee entry • Ensuring proper placement of signage and directional materials • Adhering to the approved budget for each event • Coordinating with the Public Information Officer for marketing, promotional needs, and postevent follow-up, including evaluations with vendors and key stakeholders, and providing summary reports to the County Administrator
