Community Outreach and Events Coordinator

About the White River State Park:

White River State Park is a 250-acre urban state park in Indianapolis. The park is comprised of cultural experiences and outdoor event spaces in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. White River State Park is home to Everwise Amphitheater, IMAX Theater, Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, NCAA Headquarters & NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis Zoo, and the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field. The only urban state park in the country, White River State Park hosts world-class concerts, arts and cultural exhibits, sporting events, and several meetings and special events throughout the year.

Role Overview:

The Community Outreach and Events coordinator position is an early-career opportunity and an integral member of the White River State Park events team. The position provides support for all special events in the park, working with the Live Nation special events team and the parking management firm to provide a high level of customer service. At times, the coordinator may be asked to represent the park at external events. You will interact frequently with park visitors and work occasional shifts in the visitor center. You will have a flexible work schedule and will need to be available early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as the events calendar warrants. You should have a passion for White River State Park, events planning and/or community outreach experience, and have superior customer service skills.

Salary Statement: 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.  This position is not overtime eligible.

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A Day in the Life:

• Be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable ambassador for White River State Park.
• Develop and implement a community outreach plan and calendar.
• Serve as on-site event liaison for third-party rentals, including assisting for load in and load out. Ability to work morning, night, and weekends as event calendar warrants.
• Assist Director of Events and Visitor Experience with execution of WRSP-owned events
• Staff the park visitor center including occasional weekend shifts as needed.
• Manage volunteer program and coordinate volunteer day activities.
• Work with Director of Events and Visitor Experience to develop and work within events budget.
• Work with Live Nation Sales Manager and event planners to successfully attract and execute third-party rentals in the park.
• Identify community events (fairs, festivals, workshops, etc.) to attend as a representative of WRSP; set up park information booth at events.
• Constantly analyze event team expenditures to find cost savings opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, tourism management, or related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including internships and fellowships.
• Unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness.
• Ability to organize meetings, plan functions, and attend events as a representative of WRSP.
• Superior time management skills and the willingness to work early mornings, late evenings, weekend, or holiday shifts.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work outdoors with occasional physical exertion.
• Strong written and oral communications; position requires frequent interactions with park visitors, commissioners, and state government leaders.
• Familiarity with White River State Park.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex challenges.
• Flexibility to adjust work functions as events warrant.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.