ADMINISTRATION MANAGER-Special Events

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
DIVISION / SECTION: Neighborhood Libraries / Central
Workday & Hours: Monday - Friday - 9:00am - 6:00pm ***may include possible evenings, occasional weekends and late hours ***subject to change***

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES /ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Public Library is seeking a dynamic and customer service driven individual to serve as the Administration Manager of Special Events. The Special Events team coordinates private and corporate events in Houston Public Library’s historic properties as well as major events for Houston Public Library.

Principal Responsibilities of the Administration Manager (Special Events) include:
• Coordinate the logistics of HPL major events activities including developing and managing runs of show, coordinating logistics for guests, speakers, performers, and VIPs; managing and supervising special event support staff, schedule calendar, securing permits, building security, building engineers, HVAC, and facilities maintenance personnel and vendors; and coordinating as necessary with other HPL divisions and COH departments.
• Coordinate the logistics of private and other non-HPL events activities, including managing and supervising special event support staff, schedule calendar, securing permits, building security, building engineers, HVAC, and facilities maintenance personnel and vendors.
• With good judgment, ascertain event requests are appropriate to hold in the Houston Public Library facilities and the City of Houston facilities.
• Prepare Rental Agreements, monitor and track rental payments, payment deposits, and record of all account activities.
• Manage HPL event activities including Programming, Spaces, and HPL Plaza events
• Seeks out new clients and sales opportunities, initiating action plan to advance and procure new business and rental opportunities.
• Performs other related duties.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our 37 Neighborhood Libraries and Central Library, please visit: https://houstonlibrary.org/all-locations

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Psychology or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Six (6) years of pertinent, progressive professional experience in personnel, administration, accounting or a closely related field are required.

A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the work being performed may be substituted for two years of experience. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCES

• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Experience with event planning and coordination.
• Abilities to manage projects and prioritize requests from a variety of people.
• To better serve our diverse communities, fluency in a foreign language is highly preferred (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, French).

***Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.***

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or Interview. The department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

PAY GRADE - 26

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-0473).

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-0473. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2025 11:59 PM Central

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