Special Events Coordinator- AQM60034868

North Carolina Zoo; Manteo (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Aquariums on Roanoke Island seeks a dynamic Special Events Coordinator to plan and manage a year-round calendar of events and rentals for the Aquarium facility. The role includes coordinating A/V, setup, staging, and other event details to promote attendance and generate revenue.

Ideal candidates will have experience planning weddings and corporate rentals, budgeting with ROI projections, and strong customer service; weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling events with emphasis on weddings and corporate rentals.
• Experience managing budgets and projecting ROI for events; oversight of sales.
• Strong customer service skills and event coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct a year-round schedule of events and rentals for the Aquarium facility.
• Manage after-hours events, A/V use, table setup, staging, and other event elements.
• Direct the marketing and scheduling of external rentals and activities to promote attendance and revenue.
• Collect and interpret fiscal data, including revenue, participation, and client feedback; prepare budget recommendations.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Customer service

Staff supervision

Job description

## Special Events Coordinator- AQM60034868Apply: Dare County, NC: Full time: Posted 11 Days Ago: End Date: October 21, 2026 (3 days left to apply): JR-125770**Agency**Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources**Division**Aquariums**Job Classification Title**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**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.**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 RoadManteo, NC 27954