Special Events Coordinator

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions:

Responsible for the creation and coordination of countywide special events and sponsorship opportunities. Work involves performing professional countywide special event and special project coordination. This position will have responsibility for assigned activities and staff.

Work is performed with independence under the general supervision of a Program Manager. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments:

Duties may vary based on assignment:

¿ Directs volunteers, tutors and mentorship programs, working with both the volunteers, tutors, and mentors, as well as directly with children placed due to abuse, neglect, and emotionally and socially handicapped children placed in residential care.

¿ Coordinates holiday activities and other community events year round.

¿ Documents and tracks donations, gifts, budgeted expenses, attendance and other related items. Solicit or pick-up donations.

¿ Creates and coordinates special events.

¿ Supervises volunteer and staff as required for community events.

¿ Confers with professional staff to identify needed support.

¿ Collaborates with internal departments and outside agencies.

¿ Participates in community outreach events.

¿ Conducts public relations activities for the youth services programs.

¿ Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience in the development and administration of special events and promotional programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

May be required to obtain a valid State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of hire or promotion.

Preferences:

Experience with developing community relations.

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in word processing, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and email computer applications.

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 02/16/2026

Close Date: 03/02/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 014 - From $23.19 to $26.67

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.
  
  
  

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.