Coordinator Events & Communication

Coordinator Events & Communication

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Morehead City, NC, NC

Job Type

Full Time Staff

Job Number

00601

Department

Foundation

Division

General, Foundation

Opening Date

09/09/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Carteret Community College is accepting applications for an Event and Communication Coordinator.

The primary purpose of this position is to develop Foundation Events and Communications by coordinating all event details and donor communications.

Apply online at www.carteret.edu/jobs. Include with your application a cover letter, resume, and unofficial copy of post-secondary transcripts (if applicable).

Duties include:

• Develops, coordinates, organizes, and executes all aspects of Foundation events, fundraising campaigns, and other communication details to meet strategic goals for all Foundation events through digital print, email, social media and other communication channels.
• Develops comprehensive strategy and marketing plan to "brand" all Foundation events and campaigns (fundraising and social).
• Coordinate with key stakeholders as necessary to develop overall event plans and calendar timeline for all phases of event details while maintaining effectiveness to costs and delivery of commitments for successful completion of all event objectives.
• Align with Sponsorship Coordinator to track and report event budgets, revenue, expenses, and return-on-investment metrics.
• Cultivating volunteers for events, and post-event recognition.
• Coordinate with Foundation bookkeeping staff to ensure reconciliation all fundraising event deposits (onsite, offsite, credit cards, online ticket purchasing, and other merchant services).
• Seek out community events and networking opportunities, and establish a Foundation presence; including but not limited to: all Foundation events (fundraising and social). College events and other community events as needed.
• Works closely with Foundation committees (Development & Finance Committees).
• Serve on College committees and task forces as assigned.
• Attend required campus events including graduation, professional development, & employee meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, Business Administration or related field. A valid driver's license.

Knowledge and Skills:

At least five (5) years of experience in sales, marketing, and event planning. Superlative communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to make people feel good about having contacted the Foundation and College. Inviting, enthusiastic, always positive and affirming of others. Broad knowledge of private fundraising techniques and IRS regulations. Ability to handle challenging and at times, emotionally charged situations. Competency in word processing (Microsoft Word), data management systems, and accounting software (e.g. Quick Books) required. Experience in spreadsheet, donor management software, and some desktop publishing experience preferred. Experience and/or training in accounting and budgeting processes. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Effective discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive materials. Demonstrates knowledge and good judgment in matters of Foundation policy and procedures. Follows through on completion of tasks.

Licensing Requirement:

Valid Drivers License

Physical Demands:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of forty (40) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines.

Working Conditions:

This position entails work indoors and outdoors in all-weather conditions. The position involves paperwork and occasional manual labor preparing for events. The individual working in this position must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.

Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-verify employer.

Job offers are conditional subject to a successful background check.

Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• The best-funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moodys Investor Service; the employee is required to contribute 6% of their monthly gross pay to this benefit; the College contributes an additional amount.
• Twelve (12) paid holiday days each year (11, if a 10-month faculty member)
• Twelve (12) sick days per year (10, if a 10-mont faculty member) which is cumulative indefinitely. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit for retirement
• Staff receive fourteen (14) vacation days per year which increases as the length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year. Faculty do not receive vacation leave, rather, they have. on average, 20 scheduled, paid non-instructional days built into the academic calendar.
• Faculty receive paid breaks throughout the academic year, including a Spring Break, Fall Break, and holiday break in December
• 12-month employees work 1,976 hours per year, which allows for an adjusted summer schedule of 4-day work weeks.
• Longevity pay yearly (based on length of service beginning 10 years and up)
• Optional 401K/457 plans
• Low-cost State Health Plan - employee only monthly premium for the Standard (70/30) Plan is based on salary band, and ranges from $35 per month to $80 per month.
• Low-cost optional insurance such as vision and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Temporary and adjunct/part-time employees do not receive benefits.

Employer Carteret Community College (NC)

Address 3505 Arendell Street

Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557

Phone 252-222-6275

Website http://www.carteret.edu