Special Events Coordinator Jobs

Do you love events? Do you have a passion for working with people? If you have a knack for events and project management, then this could be the job for you. We want to hear from you!

Special Events Coordinator (Full-Time)

The Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens is looking for an Events Coordinator who can take our events from conception to execution, with the goal of providing engaging and immersive experiences for our guests. This role requires strong communication skills, as you will be working with different internal teams and preferred partners to execute successful events.

We're looking for someone who can manage all phases of the event planning process, including administrative work of preferred partners, contracts, budgets, and logistics for day of event. Our events attendance range from fifty (50) to over a thousand (1,000+) guests. You'll also be able to coordinate catering, rental equipment, volunteers, etc., as well as project management tasks like tracking booking agreements and arranging schedules for different activities going on at an event.

This position is great for someone who has one year of administrative support, coordinating or executing events under their belt already! We are also looking for two years of experience in customer service, retail, event, conference, or meeting planning for groups. You must be familiar with the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens brand and culture; it's important that your execution of these events be consistent with our mission “Connecting our community with wildlife and wild places.”

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is open from 9 AM to 5 PM everyday 364 days out of the year. The zoo is open as late as 12 AM for some events, shifts may start as early as 7 AM while some may end as late as 12 AM. A typical shift is from 8:30am to 5pm but may be longer or adjusted when the zoo is open later for special events.