Description
POSITION: SPECIAL EVENTS & MARKETING MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: CITY MANANGER
REQUISITION: 1175
STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME; EXEMPT; 12-MONTH INTRODUCTORY PERIOD
SALARY RANGE: $135,376 - $189,526 / ANNUAL DOQ/E
WORK SCHEDULE: MON-THURS, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
OPENING DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025
CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 8, 2026
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the City Manager, the Special Events & Marketing Manager performs professional, administrative, and technical work in planning, coordinating, and executing City-sponsored events, marketing initiatives, social media communications, and community engagement activities. This role assists in developing and implementing marketing strategies, managing branded content, coordinating cross-departmental logistics, and ensuring high-quality public-facing programs that promote civic engagement, economic vitality, tourism, and community awareness.
At the discretion of the City and in accordance with evolving organizational needs, responsibilities pertaining to museum management and historic site operations may be assigned to this position in the future.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This role supports the City’s marketing, tourism, and special events functions by collaborating with gaming-industry partners, coordinating City-sponsored events, and managing logistics such as permitting, safety planning, and vendor oversight. It ensures compliance with Colorado liquor laws, assists with developing policies and SOPs, and helps prepare budgets and contracts. The position also drives City-wide marketing efforts by creating branded materials, managing the website and social media accounts, producing digital content, and monitoring analytics. Additional responsibilities include maintaining community and vendor relationships, representing the City at events and partner meetings, supervising staff and volunteers, and providing public information support as needed. Additional duties are assigned under the direction of the City Manager.
REQUIREMENTS: Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification, Required and Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality/Event Management, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in event planning, marketing, public communications, or social media management, including experience coordinating large-scale public events. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Supervisory experience is required, including direct oversight of employees, scheduling, workload management, training, and ensuring the successful completion of program objectives.
Professional certification(s) relevant to events and marketing (e.g., CMP, CSEP, IFEA, digital marketing credentials) is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record. Ability to pass a criminal background check. Working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required. Work is performed both during and outside of regular business hours. Attendance at City-sponsored events is required.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for the position, please go to www.cityofblackhawk.org and click the job openings tab, then the job title link. Please read the full job description. All online applications must have a resume attached to be considered. The City of Black Hawk conducts pre-employment physical exams, drug testing, and background investigations as a condition of employment.
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