City of Redmond
Marketing and Events Supervisor
City of Redmond, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.
Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for overseeing high-profile community projects and communications? Do you excel at supervising teams, managing projects, and navigating the unique landscape of municipal operations? Are you eager to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? The City of Redmond is seeking a creative and high-capacity Marketing and Events Supervisor to join our Parks and Recreation Department!
In this pivotal role, you'll oversee staff who plan our signature events and manage event permitting, as well as spearhead our recreation marketing efforts. We're looking for a skilled supervisor who can see the big picture, make strategic decisions, and effectively manage a team.
This position offers valuable opportunities to gain broad exposure to municipal operations and develop your leadership skills. We're seeking candidates who are motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to our city's evolving needs.
This is a hybrid position.
This position is full-time and requires some weekends and evenings.
We expect this to be a highly competitive recruitment. Along with your resume, please submit a compelling cover letter that tells the story of your related experience in marketing, project management, and leadership.Responsibilities
An exceptional project manager and supervisor, capable of overseeing multiple initiatives and leading teams effectively without micromanaging.A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, able to see the bigger picture and articulate compelling marketing messages and clear, concise reports.Experienced in developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies for recreation programs and community events through social media, websites, advertising, media buys, and other marketing channels.Skilled at managing budgets and procuring event sponsorships.A strong writer with exceptional organizational skills that support on-time high-quality deliverables.Adaptable and resilient, able to handle the pressure of high-profile, public-facing work while navigating complex decision-making processes.Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including businesses, community groups, and interdepartmental teams.Genuinely passionate about municipal work, with a strong commitment to the values and goals of local government and an eagerness to grow within the organization.Capable of adapting and thriving in a fast-paced environment, where teamwork and collaboration are essential to success.Proactive in providing leadership with well-considered recommendations and solutions to challenges, while embracing Redmond's rapid growth and evolving needs.Education and Experience
Three years of experience in parks and recreation operations, project management, communications, public relations, or related areas.Supervisory experience preferred; or demonstrated leadership experience or team lead experience.High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certificates
Valid Washington State Driver's License.Valid First Aid & CPR certifications (must be obtained within 6 months of hire).OtherThis class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.Selection Process
All applicants will be notified of their application status.Top candidates will be contacted to participate in the next phase of the selection process, which may include testing and/or an interview.Note, the City may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.Offers of employment are conditional based on the candidate successfully passing both background and reference checks. Internal candidates are subject to passing a new background if the previous check was conducted more than six months ago.Additionally, new hires relocating to the area are required to have Washington State residency within 30 days of their start date to comply with payroll tax purposes. Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan.DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents.VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents.OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses.PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP).RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan.Annual COLA adjustments.Annual merit increases of up to 5%.To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit
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Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for overseeing high-profile community projects and communications? Do you excel at supervising teams, managing projects, and navigating the unique landscape of municipal operations? Are you eager to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? The City of Redmond is seeking a creative and high-capacity Marketing and Events Supervisor to join our Parks and Recreation Department!
In this pivotal role, you'll oversee staff who plan our signature events and manage event permitting, as well as spearhead our recreation marketing efforts. We're looking for a skilled supervisor who can see the big picture, make strategic decisions, and effectively manage a team.
This position offers valuable opportunities to gain broad exposure to municipal operations and develop your leadership skills. We're seeking candidates who are motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to our city's evolving needs.
This is a hybrid position.
This position is full-time and requires some weekends and evenings.
We expect this to be a highly competitive recruitment. Along with your resume, please submit a compelling cover letter that tells the story of your related experience in marketing, project management, and leadership.Responsibilities
An exceptional project manager and supervisor, capable of overseeing multiple initiatives and leading teams effectively without micromanaging.A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, able to see the bigger picture and articulate compelling marketing messages and clear, concise reports.Experienced in developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies for recreation programs and community events through social media, websites, advertising, media buys, and other marketing channels.Skilled at managing budgets and procuring event sponsorships.A strong writer with exceptional organizational skills that support on-time high-quality deliverables.Adaptable and resilient, able to handle the pressure of high-profile, public-facing work while navigating complex decision-making processes.Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including businesses, community groups, and interdepartmental teams.Genuinely passionate about municipal work, with a strong commitment to the values and goals of local government and an eagerness to grow within the organization.Capable of adapting and thriving in a fast-paced environment, where teamwork and collaboration are essential to success.Proactive in providing leadership with well-considered recommendations and solutions to challenges, while embracing Redmond's rapid growth and evolving needs.Education and Experience
Three years of experience in parks and recreation operations, project management, communications, public relations, or related areas.Supervisory experience preferred; or demonstrated leadership experience or team lead experience.High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certificates
Valid Washington State Driver's License.Valid First Aid & CPR certifications (must be obtained within 6 months of hire).OtherThis class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.Selection Process
All applicants will be notified of their application status.Top candidates will be contacted to participate in the next phase of the selection process, which may include testing and/or an interview.Note, the City may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.Offers of employment are conditional based on the candidate successfully passing both background and reference checks. Internal candidates are subject to passing a new background if the previous check was conducted more than six months ago.Additionally, new hires relocating to the area are required to have Washington State residency within 30 days of their start date to comply with payroll tax purposes. Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan.DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents.VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents.OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses.PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP).RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan.Annual COLA adjustments.Annual merit increases of up to 5%.To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit
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