Hiring: Program Specialist II - Events Specialist Company: City of Wilmington, NC Location: Wilmington, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:20:25 Employment Type: Part-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management About the job Experience: •Less than 1 year •Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #4 and provide a brief summary. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. •Do you have professional experience planning, coordinating, facilitating, or managing special events, festivals, public programs, or community events from initial planning through completion? •If you answered “Yes” to Question #6, please provide details about your relevant experience below. •Do you have professional experience serving as a point of contact or liaison for event organizers, businesses, residents, community organizations, vendors, or members of the public? Required Skills: •One City. Many Events. One Community. •Are you energized by bringing people together, turning ideas into memorable experiences, and making great events happen? The City of Wilmington is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and community-minded •To help shape the experiences that bring our downtown and public spaces to life. •Plans, coordinates, facilitates and manages assigned Citywide and downtown special events, programs, public-space activations and related initiatives from initial planning through completion. •Manages assigned event permitting activities, including application review, interdepartmental coordination, public notification, documentation, permit issuance, follow-up and customer communication. •Serves as a primary City liaison to event organizers, festivals, races, markets, community groups, cultural organizations, businesses, residents, vendors, sponsors and other stakeholders. •Coordinates with Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Parking and other City departments and external agencies to facilitate event and program requirements. •Develops and coordinates event logistics plans, timelines, site plans, communication plans, operational procedures and other materials necessary for successful event and program delivery. Qualifications: •Degree from an accredited university/community college in Parks and Recreation, Event Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Community Development, or a closely related field. •Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in special events, event permitting, parks and recreation, public administration, community programming, downtown programming, or a related field. •Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. •Demonstrated capacity to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required by assigned events and departmental activities. •Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. •Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options •The hiring salary for the position is provided in the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate compared to internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!