Job Opening:
Administrative & Events Coordinator
The Town of South Boston is seeking a Administrative and Events Coordinator to join
their team. This position provides support and collaborates with Destination Downtown
South Boston (DDSB) Executive Director, local business owner, vendors, and others to
facilitate downtown events that showcase the town’s cultural, historic, and business
assets.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in maintaining accurate data and information for
Virginia Main Street and Main Street America reporting accreditation. Work that
includes grant submissions, applications, and presentations.
The preferred qualifications include but not limited to: the ability to serve as the primary administrative point of contact for DDSB and the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market. Ensure adherence to all local, regional, and State regulations for downtown events. Develop detailed work plans and schedules for events. Maintain detailed accounting and database for all events utilizing excel spreadsheet. Utilize social media to promote all downtown activities and events (primarily Facebook).
This full time position offers flexible hours. Benefits include health, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. A drug test is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and education and ranges from
$38,000-$46,000.
If you have a passion for working with and being involved with the community, we
encourage you to apply.
Benefits:

• Retirement program through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Mentoring and peer support for new hires.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational incentives for qualifying courses of study.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• All uniforms and equipment provided at no charge
• 10 accrued sick hours per month, 8-hour per month for annual leave (extends to 12 hours after 5 years)
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Overtime pay cycle between pay periods
• Short term and Long term disability
• Incentive pay for:
  • $300 per year for an Associate's Degree
  • $600 per year for a Bachelor's Degree
  • $900 for a Master's Degree

Contact : Applications can be submitted through:
https://southboston.applicantpro.com/jobs/
or
a copy obtained at
https://www.southboston.com/joblist/index.php
or
a copy picked up at Town Hall located at 455 Ferry Street.; South Boston, Va. 24592
For more information or submit applications contact Human Resource Manager Mina Lacks
Email: mlacks@southbostonva.us
Mail: 455 Ferry Street, South Boston. Va. 24592

Deadline for Applying : Open until filled