Special Events Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Durham's favorite Museum is also known for its awesome events that take place during both open and after hours! If you have the creativity and organizational skills to help us bring on the fun, the Museum of Life and Science invites you to apply for the position of Special Events Coordinator.

As a member of the Special Events team, the Special Events Coordinator assists throughout the year in the organization and execution of ticketed events, such as Holidays in the Park and Pumpkin Patch Express, as well as those events included with admission, such as Prism and Dino Academy.

This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Manager for Special Events.

Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent years of work experience.
• 1+ years event planning and execution experience
• 2+ years in a customer service leadership position
• Excellent computer, organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be available to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and Holidays. Schedule will shift based on events
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Ability to work as member of a team and with diverse populations
• Willing and able to embrace the Museum’s mission to spark curiosity and respect for nature and science
• Work is divided between an office environment and working both indoors and outdoors on the Museum’s 84-acre campus, in all weather conditions
• Ability to handle emergencies (training will be provided)
• Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Able to walk distances of up to one mile over varying terrains, be on their feet for up to 8 hours at a time, and lift up to 30 lbs
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license and positive driving record

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