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The City of Bowie is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Community Outreach, Arts and Events Division in the contract-based position of Community Outreach Coordinator. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supporting promoting efforts, and executing a diverse portfolio of community events, arts programs, and other City-sponsored activities that enhance the quality of life for our residents.

This position reports directly to the Special Events Manager and provides creative, marketing, event coordination, and administrative support to the Special Events Manager and Community Outreach Manager in support of their respective programs, initiatives, and events. The position works collaboratively with the Arts & Culture Program Specialist and other division staff to advance the goals of the Community Outreach, Arts and Events Division.

This incumbent must be a detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated individual who is comfortable with logistics, working in a fast-paced environment, and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously. This individual must be equally comfortable coordinating events, creating engaging marketing materials, managing digital communications, and representing the City during a variety of community programs and special events. This role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, based on the needs of City programs and timing many City events.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the planning and execution of City events and programs, including logistics, permitting, vendor and volunteer coordination, registrations, equipment needs, and on-site event support.
• Create and coordinate marketing and communications materials to support division programs, including flyers, graphics, newsletters, signage, social media content, and other print and digital communications.
• Maintain the division’s digital presence by updating webpages, creating and scheduling social media content, and developing online forms, registration tools, surveys, and other digital resources.
• Provide administrative and community support by maintaining program records, responding to inquiries, assisting participants and partners, and supporting communication with residents, vendors, volunteers, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with City staff and external partners to support successful delivery of programs and events and assist with additional division initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A valid driver’s license
• Associate’s degree in Recreation, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Two years of experience in Special Events, Recreation Administration and Programming, Public Relations, or a related field
•  Skill in providing quality customer service to visitors of all ages and abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as required to support City programs and events.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, supplies, and other items weighing 25 pounds or more in support of event operations. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating promotional materials and digital content for events and programs, including graphics, website updates, and social media content.
• Experience planning and coordinating creative workshops, festivals, and other special events.
• Strong graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or comparable design software.
• Experience maintaining website content using a content management system (CMS) and creating online registration forms, surveys, and other digital engagement tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Salary:  $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly Depending on qualifications

How to Apply:  please visit the city’s website at:  www.cityofbowie.org and click on the employment link.

Application Deadline:  September 18, 2026 BY 5:00 PM

All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.

A proud Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Bowie is committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected. This commitment is a vital part of the City’s organizational culture and values.

Founded in 1870, and incorporated as a town in 1916, Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George’s County, and the fifth largest city in the State of Maryland, with an estimated population of 58,682. The town was first called Huntington City, though its train station was named in honor of local resident, Governor Oden Bowie, president of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The town was subsequently re-chartered as Bowie.
Today the City of Bowie Government consists of a staff of over 450 hardworking employees in a variety of skilled, non-skilled, administrative, public safety, and professional disciplines. The City boasts of a pleasant working environment and goal-oriented culture. This is reflected in the City's high employee retention rate, and consistency in achieving organizational objectives.

The City offers competitive salaries and a robust menu of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(K) with employer match, and a 457 savings plan. To optimize employee work/life balance, many positions include telework and flexible scheduling options