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Responsible for the marketing and booking of nine (9) Special Use Facilities. Performs related duties as required.\nEXAMPLES OF DUTIES:\nManages special events by coordinating logistics, negotiating with vendors, scheduling activities, outlines space needs, mailing information, submitting vouchers for payment and ensuring the delivery of service and goods. \nManages park naming procedures to ensure that the park naming policies are followed and to ensure that all parties apprised of requests to name/rename parks or park features. \nFunctions as liaison between the Park District and community groups, agencies and individuals. \nCoordinates the communication components and promotion of programs and projects.\nMarkets and books nine (9) Special Use Facilities. \nAssists with the coordination and implementation of the Chicago Park District permit process. \nMonitors events at Special Use Facilities and other permitted events. \nReviews the event proposal applications for completeness and confirms calendar availability. \nInteracts with park patrons representing event guidelines and processes.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\nTraining and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public relations, Marketing, Event Management or related field supplemented by three to five (3 -5) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nKnowledge of event management, marketing and public relations principles and practices. 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