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Downtown Mesa Association
Events Manager
Reports to: Director of Engagement
Schedule: In Office; Mon-Fri; some evenings and weekends required
Salary: Starting at $48,000 DOE

The Downtown Mesa Association is seeking an experienced, creative, organized, and energetic
candidate to serve as the organization’s full-time Events Manager.

The Events Manager must thrive in a fast paced and innovative environment; be thoughtful,
organized, and able to coordinate projects from idea to implementation; work independently to
meet deadlines; and provide excellent customer service to our partners and event attendees.

This role might be a good fit for you if:
● You are excited to see Downtown Mesa succeed and want to be a part of its evolution
● You enjoy organizing events and activities for a diverse range of audiences
● You see opportunities to create a sense of place in plazas, alleys, streets, storefronts
● Making impactful changes in public spaces brings you joy
● People often describe you as enthusiastic and engaging
● You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and make great events happen!

Role Responsibilities

Event Planning, Outreach, and Execution

● Responsible for planning and implementation of four signature events per calendar year
with a goal of continuing to grow and elevate these events
● Coordinate logistics for all events as assigned, including but not limited to: pre-event
research, permitting, securing all equipment needs, communicating staffing needs to
Clean Team Supervisor, event merchandise, managing event spreadsheets, initiating
conversations with partners and participants, etc.
● Actively lead the set-up, execution, and break down of each event.
● Supervise and direct all staff and volunteers during events
● Assist with maintaining, updating, and growing the database of event attendee contacts.
● Collects data for Post event analytics and reporting
● Self-incentivize attending local events to perform independent research – gather ideas and
inspiration, vendor and entertainment contacts, and more.
● Seeks inspiration through research of best practices in the place making industry
● Manage individual event budgets, with supervisor.
● Assist in recruiting volunteers and staff for events that may require additional hands.

Graphic Design & Marketing
● Produce event graphics and print materials, cohesive with organizational branding, which
includes marketing collateral, event collateral, event signage, event merchandise etc. in
collaboration with the Marketing Manager.
● Work with Marketing Manager to create a marketing strategy for each event, including
promotion of events through social media, e-newsletters (e.g. Mailchimp), on-theground/DIY tactics and more.
● Familiarity and comfort with video, photo and all content creation relating to capturing
downtown events.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Education
● Minimum of three years (3) of relevant experience with event management or related field.
● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR any equivalent combination
of education and experience.
● Ability to develop and maintain excellent, effective working relationships with staff,
supervisors, vendors and partners.
● Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to
detail, as well as collaborate in a team setting.
● High degree of oral and written communication skills, and professionalism and customer
service in all forms of communication.
● Experience with and an eye for graphic design; ability to utilize Adobe Suite products,
Canva, etc. to produce both public-facing and internal content.
● Efficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
● Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed. Many Downtown Mesa events, promotions
and some required meetings will take place outside of traditional working hours.

Preferred Skills
● Experience working with non-profits, events, retail, or urban placemaking
● Familiarity with Downtown Mesa
● Experience with or knowledge of Business Improvement Districts
● Spanish-speaking, intermediate to fluent, is a plus.

About the DMA
Downtown Mesa Association (DMA) was created to promote and market Downtown Mesa, to
provide safety and cleanliness standards and improvements, to serve as a catalyst for business
development, to provide a voice for Downtown interests and to position property and business
owners in the district for optimum return on their investment.

How to Apply:

How to Apply:

Email events@downtownmesa.com the following:
1. Resume
2. Answers to the following questions:
a. What is your favorite event you’ve produced and why does it stand out?
b. How do you transform an event from acceptable to excellent?
c. Why would you be a good fit for this position and the Downtown Mesa Association?
3. Cover Letter, optional
4. Please include “Events Manager” in your email subject line.

*In later stages of the interview process, we will request references.

Application Email: events@downtownmesa.com