Event Coordinator for Iowa’s America250 Event

The State of Iowa is seeking an Event Coordinator to assist in planning and executing the America250 event, a celebration of American agriculture's contribution to liberty, freedom, and independence. The Event Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating event planning with internal and external stakeholders, supporting program leads, and convening and delegating key programs through agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in event coordination, marketing, and project management. The scope of work includes attending relevant meetings, recruiting and booking event vendors and performers, coordinating donor interactions, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. • Coordinate event planning with internal (State) and external (cities, vendors, etc.) stakeholders • Support program leads • Convene and delegate key programs through agencies • Recruit and book event vendors and performers • Coordinate donor interactions (sponsorships, etc.) • Work with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) to confirm event vendors are appropriately licensed • Coordinate a parade • Coordinate sanitation, health, and safety for all aspects of the event