<p>This is responsible work in coordinating, supervising, and participating in the daily operation and maintenance of the Historic Manhattan Casino, a newly renovated meeting and event venue, involving marketing, booking, contracting, maintenance, event set-up, teardown, and operation of fixtures and facility equipment. Work includes planning, assigning, scheduling and supervising the activities of all personnel involved in the Manhattan Casino daily operations and related activities; serving as event manager for all scheduled events including fielding booking inquiries and working with clients to ascertain event needs and billing; overseeing and preparing ongoing reports for the Manhattan Casino activity records including accounting records of all revenue operations; and assists in promoting and marketing interest in the Manhattan Casino. This position requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.</p> <p>Salary: $65,863 - $106,174</p> <p>Close Date: 05-05-2026 (11:59 PM)</p> <p>To Qualify</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:</p> <ul> <li>Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency. </li><li>Possess and maintain a valid Driver License. </li><li>Have considerable experience and knowledge of event services, booking, concessions, and public safety. </li><li>Have considerable experience successfully administering the principles, practices and techniques of public relations and customer service work. </li><li>Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with event promoters and producers, employees, public officials, community leaders, and the general public. </li><li>Have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. </li><li>Have considerable experience training and supervising personnel. </li><li>Have the ability to enforce rules and regulations with tact, firmness and impartiality. </li><li>Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. </li></ul> <p>Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:</p> <ul> <li>Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations, with one year experience. </li><li>Have progressive, professional experience in marketing and sales, public facility rentals, public relations, and event management. </li><li>Have experience developing Standard Operating Procedures. </li><li>Are highly motivated to identify opportunities for improvement in services, and to implement desirable operational and procedural changes. </li><li>Are able to outline and direct staffing, including contingency plans, for handling a variety of events and activities. </li></ul> <p>Selection Process</p> <p>IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS</p> <p>For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.</p> <p>The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.</p> <p>LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary65863CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home</p>