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
Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
This is a seasonal position