Events Seasonal Assistant Manager (Kill Devil Hills)

KITTY HAWK KITES

Teaching the World to Fly Since 1974

Job Description:

Events Seasonal Assistant Manager Reports to: Marketing Manager |

Department:

Marketing — Events Position Summary The Events Assistant Manager leads strategic planning, project management, and community engagement for all Kitty Hawk Kites events. This role owns the event calendar end-to-end — from concept and partnership development through execution oversight and post-event reporting — and supervises Events Team Members to ensure smooth day-of execution. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Project Management Own the annual events calendar and project timeline across all event types Plan and structure each event from concept through execution, including budget, staffing, and logistics Set and track milestones for event readiness, ensuring deadlines are met across signage, marketing materials, and partner coordination Identify new event opportunities aligned with brand and community goals Community Engagement & Partnerships Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors, and local organizations Manage donation requests and fulfillment for community events and causes Represent Kitty Hawk Kites at community functions, planning meetings, and local partnership events Maintain listings and event information across local tourism and community partner platforms Team Leadership Supervise, train, and schedule Events Team Members Provide on-site leadership during events, including troubleshooting and decision-making Support onboarding of seasonal event staff and interns Reporting & Operations Track and report event expenses Deliver post-event summaries and performance reporting (attendance, engagement, lessons learned) Manage distribution of marketing materials (flyers, rack cards, adventure guides) across event and store locations Coordinate with outside distribution partners as needed Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a seasonal position