Beautification & Tourism Program Coordinator

Are you motivated by making public spaces more vibrant, welcoming, and engaging for both residents and visitors? Do you thrive on coordinating meaningful projects, rallying community partners, and seeing your efforts come to life? The City of Newport is seeking a creative and organized Part-Time Beautification & Tourism Project Coordinator to help enhance the charm and vitality of our coastal community.

As the Beautification & Tourism Project Coordinator, you'll work closely with the City Manager and leadership team to deliver impactful tourism-related programs and beautification projects. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys seeing tangible results and building strong community connections.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate the planning, execution, and evaluation of beautification and tourism initiatives.

• Liase with contractors, volunteers, and partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Engage local businesses, stakeholders, and residents to build support and foster community involvement.

• Prepare reports, updates, and presentations for city leadership.

• Keep organized records and manage multiple projects with care and efficiency.

• Occasionally assist with related community events or special projects.

• Creativity, initiative, and an eye for community improvement.

• At least 3 years of experience managing or coordinating public-facing projects or programs.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across various audiences.

• Ability to manage timelines, tasks, and multiple priorities independently.

• Proficiency using office software, digital tools, and databases effectively.

• 25 - 29 hours per week with flexibility.

• Occasional evening or weekend hours required.

This is your chance to be a visible part of what makes Newport shine. You’ll contribute to projects that support tourism, boost local pride, and create spaces the community can be proud of. Your work will help shape the story Newport tells to the world—one flower bed, mural, or revitalized space at a time.

We invite you to bring your project coordination skills and community spirit to the City of Newport. Initial application review will occur on Monday, July 21st, but the position will remain open until filled.

Let’s make Newport even more beautiful—together.

MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

 Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and experience would be a high school diploma or equivalency, and 3 years of project management and/or program management work with external facing (customer) engagement.

KNOWLEDGE: General office procedures and customer service. Principles, terminology, techniques, methods, and skills involved in a variety of project and program management. Public relations, marketing, and community engagement practices.

SKILLS:  Time management, organization, and prioritization skills. Strong customer service orientation and skills.   Exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong oral and written communication skills with a variety of audiences. Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent judgment and professionalism. Strong in operating office software, digital tools, and basic database systems. Skilled at multi-tasking and managing several projects simultaneously.

ABILITIES:  Ability to establish and maintain an effective and professional working relationship with city management, employees, other entities, and the general public.  Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups. Work well with others, in person and over the telephone. Understand and follow instructions. Use applicable office terminology, forms, documents, and procedures in the course of the work. The ability to understand, interpret, and apply general administrative, city, and departmental policies and procedures. Ability to multi-task, and to work with frequent interruptions. Ability to use sound judgment in following and applying appropriate laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Ability to lawfully operate a motorized vehicle for City business on a regular basis.

Must be at least 18 years of age

Valid Oregon Driver’s License at time of hire

Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Education or training in project and/or program management.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects.  

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work location is largely indoors, but may occasionally involve outdoors with exposure to all types of weather.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewport

Only complete applications will be considered and application review will continue until position is filled. Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted. 

The City of Newport is an EEO employer and veteran's preference provider. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

The City of Newport follows Oregon law regarding Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment. If you are requesting Veterans’ Preference, you must complete the Veteran’s Preference Form and attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran's Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application.   

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a background check, reference checking, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug and alcohol testing.  

Salary : $27 - $33