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State of North Carolina

Special Events Coordinator- AQM60034868

Salary$43k – $50k
LocationDare County, NC
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have2
Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, fisheries management, parks and recreation, public administration or business administration from an appropriately accredited institution
Three years of experience related to the area of assignment
Nice to have4
Experience in planning and scheduling events with emphasis in working with weddings and corporate rentals including working with vendors
Experience managing budgets, projecting return on investment (ROI) for existing or potential new events, and oversight of sales involving PCI compliance
Experience with customer service
Experience supervising others
Eligibility3
Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required
Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment
Recommended candidate will be subject to a background check prior to hiring
Agency
About the company
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Aquariums
Job Classification Title
About the role
Program Coordinator II (S)
Position Number
60034868
Grade
NC10
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Description of Work
The North Carolina Aquariums on Roanoke Island is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Special Events Coordinator. Serving as the Special Events Coordinator this person is responsible for coordinating and conducting a year-round schedule of events, both on and off-site, and rentals for the Aquarium facility. A/V use, table set-up, staging and other elements of events will be performed and managed by the Special Events Coordinator. These activities will promote the Aquarium, increase attendance, and generate revenue. The Aquarium lends itself to outside rental opportunities; this position will market, promote, and schedule these activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Works cohesively with all departments within the Aquarium and manages all designated after business hour events.
• Directs the collection of fiscal data including rental and event revenue, program participation and client evaluation.
• Interpret Aquarium exhibits to rental clients.
• Inform and recommend a budget for positions, programming, marketing, equipment, and materials and to reflect Aquarium contributions to DNCR environmental education initiatives.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Hiring process
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $43,267 - $49,565
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment, will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Requirements
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
· Experience in planning and scheduling events with emphasis in working with weddings and corporate rentals including working with vendors.
•
Experience managing budgets, projecting return on investment (ROI) for existing or potential new events, and oversight of sales involving PCI compliance.
•
Experience with customer service.
•
Experience supervising others.
Position/Physical Requirements:
· Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required.
· Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
· Recommended candidate will be subject to a background check prior to hiring.
***This position is located at:***374 Airport Road
Manteo, NC 27954
Follow us on Social Media at: Learn about the NC Aquariums: https://www.ncaquariums.comwww.facebook.com/NCAquariumFFwww.facebook.com/NCaquariumPKSwww.facebook.com/NCAquariumRI
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, fisheries management, parks and recreation, public administration or business administration from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
three years of experience related to the area of assignment;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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