The Pleasure Driveway and Park District
of Peoria, Illinois
April 16, 2015
Job Opening – Special Events Coordinator
RiverFront Events Division
POSITION: Full-time
REQUIREMENTS:
 Bachelor Degree in Parks/Recreation & Tourism, Business or related field.
 Minimum of two (2) years experience in facility scheduling, special event programming and
implementation.
 Working knowledge of computers and general office procedures along with a thorough knowledge
of facility promotion.
 Ability to work weekends, holidays and special events.
 Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate employees and volunteers. Create an atmosphere of
teamwork and positive energy among staff and volunteers.
 Ability to communicate with others clearly in person and in writing.
 Ability to plan, organize, implement, supervise, and evaluate special events.
 Must possess good customer service and organizational skills.
 Ability to work harmoniously with the public, Peoria Park District Personnel and City of Peoria
Personnel.
DUTIES:
 Work closely with community groups, agencies, and businesses to produce a specified number of
community events per year.
 Provide logistics, on-site, pre and post event planning of special events.
 Planning, scheduling, promoting, and supervising the operation of the Riverfront Park & events.
 Establish and maintain relationships with clients, event partners, community organizations, Peoria
Park District Personnel and City of Peoria Personnel.
 Supervision and scheduling of support staff.
 Budgeting, completing various reports, submitting payroll and monitoring financial performance of
Riverfront events.
 Follow and support all aspects of the Park District’s safety program.
 All other duties assigned.
OTHER:
 Salary: $30,000 per year.
How to Apply: Applications are available at the Park District Administration Office or can be downloaded/printed from
www.peoriaparks.org under “Join Our Team”. Applicants may submit a resume’, but to be fully considered for this position an
application must be completed. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.
To ensure full consideration, applications/resume should be forwarded in a timely manner to: PEORIA PARK DISTRICT Human Resources Manager, 1125 West Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614 or fax to: (309) 686-3352.
PEORIA PARK DISTRICT
Human Resources Manager
1125 West Lake Ave
Peoria, Illinois 61614
The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran
status or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.