Historic Site Event Coordinator

State of North Carolina; Kure Beach (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a Program Coordinator II (S) to promote, coordinate, and manage rental events at Fort Fisher State Historic Site. You will direct approved events from contact through cleanup, ensuring a successful and welcoming experience.

You will work with renters, vendors, and internal departments to schedule venues, draft contracts, track timelines, and handle invoicing while upholding site policies, insurance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience.
• Experience in event planning or coordination at museums, historic sites, or similar venues.
• Knowledge of insurance, health standards, and permitting.
• Experience with budgeting and invoicing processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of rental events at Fort Fisher sites.
• Manage contracts, dates, timelines, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure site policies, safety standards, and insurance compliance.
• Schedule venues and handle invoicing and payments.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align with policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to a diverse client base.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Contract coordination

Customer service

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a Program Coordinator II (S) to promote, coordinate, and manage rental events at Fort Fisher State Historic Site. You will direct approved events from contact through cleanup, ensuring a successful and welcoming experience.

You will work with renters, vendors, and internal departments to schedule venues, draft contracts, track timelines, and handle invoicing while upholding site policies, insurance and safety standards.