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Marriott

Director of Event Planning

Chantilly, VA · On-site

JOB SUMMARY Manages event planning functions and staff on a daily basis. Core area of ... Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while ...

HALO

INTERN: Kansas City Event Planning

Kansas City, MO

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Play a key role in planning and executing HALO's Art Auction * Collaborate with staff to brainstorm creative event concepts and experiences * Develop event timelines, manage logistics, and ensure ...

HALO

INTERN: Kansas City Event Planning

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Play a key role in planning and executing HALO's Art Auction * Collaborate with staff to brainstorm creative event concepts and experiences * Develop event timelines, manage logistics, and ensure ...

Marriott

Director of Event Planning

Chantilly, VA

JOB SUMMARY Manages event planning functions and staff on a daily basis. Core area of ... Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while ...

The Art Center of Western Colorado

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Marketing and Events Coordinator

Grand Junction, CO · On-site

$20/hr

Event Coordination: Lead the planning and execution of key events, including the Holiday Art and Craft Fair, Paint the Town , and other events alongside staff and volunteers. * Website Management:

Children's Art Classes

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Children's Art Teacher (Art Instructor)

Beverly, MA · On-site

$28 - $31/hr

... not go as planned. The curriculum is already prepared! Art instructors are responsible for ... Paid hourly teaching rate of $26.50 - $31 Birthday Parties or Special Events pay rate of $55.50 ...

Children's Art Classes

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Children's Art Teacher (Art Instructor)

Beverly, MA · On-site

$28 - $31/hr

... not go as planned. The curriculum is already prepared! Art instructors are responsible for ... Paid hourly teaching rate of $26.50 - $31 Birthday Parties or Special Events pay rate of $55.50 ...

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How much do art event planning jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for art event planning in the United States is $75,268.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Art Event Planning, and how can they be managed?

Art Event Planners often face challenges such as coordinating with multiple artists and vendors, managing tight deadlines, and ensuring smooth logistics for installations and exhibitions. Effective communication and detailed project management are crucial to address these issues, as is flexibility to adapt to last-minute changes or creative adjustments. Building strong relationships with local artists, galleries, and suppliers also helps streamline the planning process and create successful, memorable events.

What is the difference between Art Event Planning vs Art Project Management?

AspectArt Event PlanningArt Project Management
CredentialsEvent planning certifications, project management skillsProject management certifications, art background
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, galleries, cultural centersArt studios, galleries, museums
Industry UsageOrganizing art exhibitions, festivals, openingsOverseeing art projects, installations, collaborations
Common Search IntentPlanning art events, coordinating exhibitionsManaging art projects, creative collaborations

While both roles involve working within the art industry and require project coordination skills, Art Event Planning focuses on organizing and executing art-related events like exhibitions and festivals. Art Project Management involves overseeing the development of art projects, including installations and collaborations, often with a broader scope of creative oversight.

What is art event planning?

Art event planning involves organizing, coordinating, and managing events that showcase or celebrate art, such as gallery openings, exhibitions, art fairs, and workshops. Planners handle logistics like selecting venues, arranging for artists and artwork, managing budgets, promoting the event, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day. The goal is to create a memorable experience for attendees while supporting artists and the broader art community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Art Event Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Art Event Planner, you need strong project management, organizational skills, and a background in art or arts administration, often supported by a relevant degree or experience in event coordination. Familiarity with event planning software, budgeting tools, and marketing platforms is typically required. Excellent communication, creativity, and problem-solving abilities help you collaborate with artists, vendors, and stakeholders while ensuring a unique attendee experience. These competencies are vital for executing successful, engaging events that run smoothly and meet both artistic and logistical goals.
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Infographic showing various Art Event Planning job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $75,268 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Special Events Supervisor - Parks and Recreation

City of Frisco, TX

Frisco, TX • On-site

$2.3K - $3.4K/wk

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Salary: $2,352.73 - $3,411.46 Biweekly
Location : Frisco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202600151
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: RECREATION
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Manager of Cultural Affairs, or designee, the Special Events Supervisor manages and develops events and engagement programs to encourage play, build awareness, and create unique experiences for the community. Responsible for special events logistics, purchasing and rentals, staff and volunteer scheduling, event design, and coordinating services with other divisions, departments, and organizations. Assists in managing the special event permitting for the City and the development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of community events. Coordinates, initiates, and maintains effective relationships with assigned staff. City departments, outside vendors, and community/civic groups. Responsible for identifying, negotiating, and/or executing partnerships and sponsorships for major events in the division. Supervises assigned staff of the Cultural Affairs division.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties
Essential Job Functions:
  • Oversees the operation of the 4th Street Plaza.
  • Provides assignments, coordination of schedules and assistance to assigned staff and volunteers.
  • Trains, oversees, coordinates, schedules, and evaluates assigned staff, contractors, and volunteers.
  • Coaches and develops staff and provides opportunities for professional growth.
  • Supervises staff for each event; directs employees and prioritizes duties; monitors work.
  • Responds to and resolves customer complaints, questions and suggestions related to special events. ? Serves as a liaison with Frisco Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural, and Natural Resources Advisory Boards, community organizations and volunteer associations concerning current, proposed and future utilization, development, improvement and expansion of City services and activities.
  • Develops, implements, evaluates, and oversees special events.
  • Prepares, manages, and monitors division budget.
  • Counsels, disciplines, evaluates, and directs staff.
  • Promotes special events through the media, public events, meetings, and training.
  • Plans, directs, and supervises special event functions.
  • Coordinates and develops programming and/or events for assigned operational unit; communicates with vendors, contractors, entertainers, and designated staff; ensures all services are provided.
  • Develops and administers programming/event budgets and prepares post event and financial summary evaluations; monitors assigned revenue areas for performance.
  • Completes contracts, agreements, purchase orders, and other documents as required; manages negotiations with clients and vendors specific to each event in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates sponsorship opportunities and manages deliverables on executed sponsorship agreement(s) for each event(s).
  • Reviews weekly timesheets and completes final payroll approval for the Special Event Division.
  • Conducts research to develop programming and special events and collects data to measure effectiveness and impact of special events.
  • Assists with implementing the Cultural Affairs Master Plan.
Other Important Duties:
  • Travels to attend meetings, conferences and training.
  • Will be required to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Job Requirements
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of park, recreation, culture, and art event planning and programming.
  • Knowledge of park, recreation, culture, and art event planning and programming.
  • Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of customer service practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of money handling practices and purchasing procedures.
  • Ability to coordinate and manage large groups of volunteers and event staff.
  • Ability to develop creative and innovative events and programs.
  • Ability to problem solve unforeseen issues before and during events.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software to plan, develop, create advertisements, brochures, and publications.
  • Skill in effective oral and written communications. ? Skill in monitoring departmental health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Skill in prioritizing, tracking, and managing multiple projects, assignments, and duties.
  • Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns. ? Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
  • Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations to protect citizens and employees.
  • Knowledge of City policies and procedures pertaining to personnel management.
  • Knowledge of problem-solving techniques for identifying problems, researching, and determining the most appropriate course of action for their resolution.
  • Knowledge of time management techniques with the ability to organize, schedule, assign, delegate, coordinate, and monitor the work to accomplish the most possible in the time available.
  • Proficiency in customer service techniques with the ability to communicate with sensitive or irate customers.
  • Proficiency in oral and written communication with ability to explain and interpret rules, answer questions when dealing with the general public and various levels within the City.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal instruction and supervision.
  • Ability to work independently and make independent judgments.
  • Ability to exhibit strong professional judgment, decision-making, and ethics.
  • Ability to exhibit, educate and model the City of Frisco Core Values.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Event Management, Recreation Studies, or related field, and minimum three (3) years full-time experience in the recreation or special events fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience that support the ability to perform the essential functions and/or skills of the job.
  • Must have two (2) years full-time year's full-time in a senior or team lead role or one (1) year supervisory experience.
  • Must possess current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and MVR check.
  • Must possess valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Environmental Factors & Conditions/Physical Requirements
  • Work is performed in office, and at special events in indoor and outdoor venues, parks, aquatic facilities, and stadiums.
  • May be subject to exposure to air and water borne pathogens, body fluids, and infectious diseases when applying CPR, First Aid, or cleaning facilities.
Physical Demands:
  • This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources.
  • (X = Required to perform essential job functions)
    Physical Activities
    Physical Activities
    Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
    X
    Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward,
    downward, outward.
    Climbing - ascending, descending ladders,
    stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
    X
    Reaching - extending hands or arms in any
    direction.
    X
    Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or
    hands, feet.
    Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of
    wrists, hands, fingers.
    X
    Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
    X
    Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
    X
    Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by
    touch with skin, fingertips.
    X
    Standing - for sustained periods of time.
    X
    Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
    X
    Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and
    back.
    Grasping - applying pressure to object with
    fingers, palm.
    Talking 1 - expressing ideas by spoken word
    X
    Handling - picking, holding, or working with
    whole hand.
    Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient
    noise.
    Hearing1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
    X
    Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive
    reading.
    X
    Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
    X
    Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of
    vision.
    X
    Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to
    rest at knees.
    Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness,
    observe facilities/structures.
    X
    Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher
    position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
    X
    Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
    X
    Mental Acuity - ability to make rational
    decisions through sound logic, and deductive reasoning.
    X
    Visual Acuity 5 - close acuity for inspection of
    small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
    Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force,
    haul, or tug.
    X
    Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long
    distances, or site to site.
    X
Work Environment:
(X = Primary type of work performed)
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to
move objects.XMedium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
City of Frisco benefits are available to all employees working full-time and scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. More information is available at
01
Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Event Management, Recreation Studies, or related field and a minimum three (3) years' full-time experience in the recreation or special events fields or equivalent combination of education and experience?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Do you possess two (2) year's full-time supervisory experience managing events and staff/volunteers?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Briefly describe one special event that you have produced.
04
Are you currently a City of Frisco employee who has completed their six-month probationary period?
  • Yes
  • No

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