Shift/Schedule (option of more than one)

• Flexible

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

Help Bring Downtown Fond du Lac to Life! Do you love planning events, bringing people together, getting creative, and making things happen?

The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership (DFP) is looking for an energetic, organized, and community-minded Events & Program Manager to join our team!

This position takes the lead on some of Downtown Fond du Lac's most beloved events, including the Saturday Farmers Market, Fondue Fest, Wine Walks, Galentine's Day, and more. With approximately 15 annual events spanning more than 50 event days, you'll have the opportunity to create experiences that bring thousands of people downtown while supporting our incredible community of 280+ businesses.

Examples of Duties

🎉 Special Events & Programming
Plan and execute DFP events, including the Farmers Market, Fondue Fest, Wine Walks, and more.
Coordinate event timelines, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, entertainment, budgets, and day-of operations.

📣 Marketing & Communications
Create engaging promotions and marketing strategies for downtown events and businesses.
Oversee social media, website content, email marketing, newsletters, press releases, and print materials.

🤝 Community & Business Engagement
Build strong relationships with downtown businesses, community partners, and event participants.
Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Downtown Fond du Lac and identify new partnership opportunities.

💰 Sponsorships & Fundraising
Develop sponsorship opportunities and build relationships with community and corporate partners.
Coordinate sponsor benefits, recognition, and fulfillment.

🙋 Volunteer & Team Coordination
Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers and event-day teams.
Assist with staff onboarding while helping create a positive, collaborative team environment.

Required Experience or Qualifications

Strong event planning and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and details.
Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills with businesses, vendors, sponsors, and community partners.
Experience with event budgets, vendor coordination, sponsorships, and contract negotiations.
Creative understanding of event marketing, social media, promotions, and audience engagement.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, Google Suites, social media platforms, and, website management.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership and teamwork skills with experience coordinating staff, volunteers, or event-day teams.
Experience in events, hospitality, marketing, communications, or community engagement is preferred.

Pay Type

Hourly

Salary Range / Hourly Range

20-22

Benefits

🎟️ Complimentary tickets to select Downtown Fond du Lac events
🗓️ 32-hour workweek with the goal of a four-day schedule
⏰ Flexible work environment and schedule
🎉 Be part of some of Fond du Lac’s largest and most-loved community events
🤝 Build connections with local businesses, community leaders, and organizations
💡 Creative freedom to bring new event and promotional ideas to life
🌆 Make a visible impact on the growth and vibrancy of Downtown Fond du Lac
❤️ Fun, community-focused work where no two days are exactly the same

How to apply

Email Brittany at director@downtownfdl.com with Cover Letter and Resume.