Special Events Senior Specialist

Job Description:

Special Events Senior Specialist

Description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Special Events Senior Specialist. The position is scheduled to work 5 days, 40 hours per week; evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?
• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are
The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department showcases destination drivers in Chandler through the Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Downtown, Public Art, Special Events, and Vision Gallery.

Special Events is a creative division that brings together the community with events that are holiday, art, and family themed. The Special Events team designs, produces, and manages 7 city signature outdoor events, along with hosting two one-month long campaigns. Oversee the permitting of private and public property events within city limits. Oversee and administer the Sponsorship Funding Program for nonprofit organizations.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and special events. We are looking for someone with experience in planning, organizing, and executing medium to large-scale special events; Overseeing and managing permitting of events on public and/or private property, knowledge of city, county, and state licensing requirements.

To view the complete job description, please click here .

Minimum qualifications
•An Associate's Degree in Recreation, Event Management or a related field; and
•2 years of experience programming and coordinating special events; and
•A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
•Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications
• Bulleted list of desired qualifications if applicable
•Experience in planning, organizing, and executing special events with attendance exceeding 6,000+ guest
•Experience working with Public Safety - Fire and Police, and Traffic Engineers
•Experience in facilitating the permit process - application review, enforcement of policies/practices for city, county and state agencies, final permitting of events
•Ability to lead committees and applicants in event application review
•Strong communication and customer service
•Good organizational and critical thinking skills
•First Aid and CPR/AED certifications

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here .

Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$30.24 - $40.83 Hourly