| Location | Manteo, NC |
| Salary | $43,267–$49,565 Per Year |
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Special Events/Rental Coordinator
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.
Application closing date: October 21, 2026
Location:
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport Road
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 475-2300
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.
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.
Experience Required
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.
Further Comments
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.
Perks
Benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits
Salary
Recruitment Range: $43,267 - $49,565
How to Apply
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran's and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport Road
Manteo, NC 27941
Phone: (252) 475-2300
Fax: (252) 473-1980
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