About the Role
The City of Virginia Beach is hiring an Event Coordinator to support the Resort Programs & Special Events Office. This office enhances the Resort Area by managing entertainment programming, hospitality services, franchise business opportunities, and City Code enforcement. It also serves as the City’s central resource for special event and film production permitting, helping deliver memorable experiences for residents and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and supervise large-scale events with 5,000+ attendees while ensuring compliance with contracts, occupancy agreements, and public safety regulations. Coordinate permits and City services for festivals, weddings, sporting events, parades, conventions, charitable events, and film productions. Create and distribute detailed City Service Requests through the event management system. Act as a liaison between event organizers and City or state agencies. Monitor and evaluate events and film productions for compliance with City codes and policies. Track special event and franchise contracts and report on compliance with terms and conditions. Compile data, prepare reports, and manage event documentation. Work independently to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail. Perform additional duties as required by departmental needs.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED plus six years of experience in event supervision, hotel or restaurant management, public assembly facility supervision, business or public administration, public relations, or meeting planning, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license under DMV eligibility requirements. Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime is required.
Preferred Qualifications
At least two years of direct experience managing outdoor events. Experience with at least three types of events including festivals, concerts, sporting events, parades, conventions, charitable activities, or expressive events. Proven ability to collaborate with public safety agencies on event logistics. Knowledge and experience in enforcing compliance with contracts, permits, franchises, or licenses. Strong background in managing events on public property. Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of City codes.
Additional Information
Applicants must provide a DMV transcript. CDL, DOT history, CPS check, physical, respirator, polygraph review, and psychological screening are not required. No attachments are required with the application. Employees receive competitive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and retirement contributions. Full-time employees must contribute 5% of their annual salary toward the Virginia Retirement System through pre-tax payroll deduction. The City of Virginia Beach is a drug-free workplace.