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Salary:

$31.26 Hourly Location :

Onsite in Champaign, IL Job Type:

Temporary Department:

Planning Opening Date:

03/28/2025 FLSA:

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:

NBU

Description

Join our team as a

Project Specialist II (Event and Marketing Support)

and help execute a variety of entertainment and promotional events activating downtown Champaign, Illinois in Summer 2025. In this role, you will be responsible for executing targeted marketing campaigns to boost attendance and engagement while also providing on-site event support during special events and programming. We are looking for someone with a passion for live events, a knack for storytelling through digital channels, and the ability to succeed in a dynamic environment. This is a full-time, limited position from May 19 to October 19, 2025. The position is eligible for paid leave, including sick, personal, vacation, and City holidays. Additional benefits include health, dental, life, and vision insurance. Responsibilities of Position

The Project Specialist II will assist City staff to enhance programming such as a revised Downtown Farmers Market, a new lunchtime concert series, and The Beat on Market Street, among others. This role involves engaging with local businesses, sponsors, community stakeholders, and City departments to enrich the downtown experience. The Project Specialist II will focus on event marketing and promotion, assist with logistics, setup, and execution, and collect feedback from attendees and stakeholders. This position requires working outside regular business hours during special events including 7 pm to 1 am two Saturdays a month and 2 pm to 7 pm on Tuesdays. Flex time will be provided to compensate for hours worked beyond the standard schedule. The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment that may expose the employee to adverse weather conditions, excessive noise, and other outdoor environmental elements. Duties involve working in crowds. Required Qualifications • Degree, certification, or advanced training in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related area. • Experience with event coordination, marketing, promotion, or similar functions. • Experience with digital marketing campaigns or social media channels. • An equivalent combination of work experience and education demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. • Current driver's license and good driving record. • Physical condition necessary to perform the duties of the job, including working in crowds and walking or moving around for long periods of time, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation. Work may involve exposure to high noise levels and other outdoor environmental elements. Preferred Qualifications • Experience marketing live events, music, or entertainment. • Nightlife or entertainment industry event support experience. • Experience involving a high level of public contact.

Drug screening and driving abstract will be required. The salary is $31.26 per hour, plus an excellent fringe benefits package.

Position will remain open until filled.

Other Information

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center. Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. These values guide our work: Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate Some temporary job classes are eligible for certain City benefits. View the Salary Schedule and Fringe Benefit Summaries at: 01

Do you have a degree, certification, or advanced training in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related area?

Yes No

02

If you answered "yes" to question #1 above, please provide the degree, certification, or training details such as degree major/field of study, certification/training name and provider agency/organization name, etc. 03

If you answered "no" to question #1 above, please describe your relevant experience and training that demonstrates your qualifications for this position. 04

Please indicate in which of the following areas you have had meaningful professional work experience. Check all that apply:

Event coordination/execution Event marketing Event promotion None of the above

05

Briefly describe your experience in each of the areas you selected in question #3 above. List each area separately and provide sufficient detail about your role and responsibilities so we may fully assess your qualifications. Enter N/A if you selected "None of the above." 06

Describe your experience with digital marketing campaigns or social media channels. Enter N/A if you have no experience in these areas. 07

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

Yes No

08

Are you available to work outside of regular work hours, including evenings, late nights, and weekends, to assist in the execution of various special events and programs in Downtown Champaign?

Yes No

09

Are you willing to perform assigned work duties outdoors in various conditions, including inclement weather and with exposure to high noise levels and crowds, as needed to fulfill the position's responsibilities?

Yes No

10

Are you able to perform the duties of the job including remaining stationary for long periods of time and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation?

Yes No

11

Do you understand that this is a limited term position working 40 hours a week that would begin on May 20, 2025 and end on October 20, 2025?

Yes No

12

Do you have experience marketing live events, music, or entertainment?

Yes No

13

If so, please describe the campaign. 14

Do you have experience with nightlife or entertainment industry event support, such as set up, tear down, ticketing, guest relations, vendor coordination, etc.?

Yes No

15

If so, please describe this experience. 16

Do you have experience involving a high level of public contact?

Yes No

17

If so, please describe this experience. Required Question