Science Expo Coordinator - Part-Time, Flexible Hours

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Morehead Planetarium and Science Center seeks an UNC Science Expo Coordinator to plan and execute the April 3, 2027 expo. You will coordinate vendors, exhibitors and food trucks and serve as lead staff on the event day.

Working with UNC departments, facilities and parking, you’ll ensure marketing and program needs are met and help with post-event reporting. Flexibility includes evenings and weekends within a 20-hour week schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating large-scale events is preferred.
• Familiarity with UNC Campus and public science engagement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external vendors to supply rental equipment, services, and materials.
• Submit requests to UNC departments including facilities, transportation and parking.
• Work with Morehead team to ensure marketing, communication and programmatic needs are met.
• Coordinate exhibitors, stage presenters, and food trucks.
• Serve as the lead staff member on event day.
• Compile survey responses and feedback for post-event reporting.

Skills

Event coordination

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Morehead Planetarium and Science Center seeks an UNC Science Expo Coordinator to plan and execute the April 3, 2027 expo. You will coordinate vendors, exhibitors and food trucks and serve as lead staff on the event day.

Working with UNC departments, facilities and parking, you’ll ensure marketing and program needs are met and help with post-event reporting. Flexibility includes evenings and weekends within a 20-hour week schedule.