Virginia’s largest nonprofit outdoor event planning and production company, based in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking an experienced, results oriented, creative, highly motivated professional to fill the full-time Communications and Promotions Manager position with Norfolk Festevents, Ltd.
Position requires college degree, 3-5 years recent professional public relations and communications experience (in the fields of entertainment and special events preferred), 3 current professional references, flexible schedule to work evenings, weekends and holidays, physical ability to perform wide range of physical related production duties and ability to work in an outdoor environment.
OPEN POSITION: Special Events Communications and Promotions Manager – Full Time Position
TYPE: Salaried with Benefits
REPORTS TO: Marketing Director & CEO
Characteristics and Required Skills:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Requirements for Employment: Candidates must have clear criminal and driving records and comply with a criminal record and DMV record check, must have valid driver’s license, possess the physical ability to work in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions, and possess the physical capacity and stamina to perform duties associated with the position (up to 18 hour work days on event dates, carry weights up to 50 lbs, lifting, walking, climbing steps and scaffold towers), flexible schedule to accommodate work related activities on weekdays, weeknights, weekends and some holidays.
Applications will be accepted via EMAIL ONLY. Candidates should submit cover letter, resume, 3 current professional references and salary requirements to festevents@festevents.org, subject “Communications and Promotions Manager Application”. No phone calls, please.