Events Seasonal Assistant Manager

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc.

Kill Devil Hills, NC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Community Relations, Distribution Channel, Distribution Management, Event Management, Expense Reports, Flyers, Funding, Identify Issues, Leadership, Logistics, Marketing, Onboarding, Performance Analysis, Plan Meetings, Project/Program Management, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Travel Industry

LOCATION

Kill Devil Hills, NC

POSTED

5 days ago

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

Events Seasonal Assistant Manager

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc.

Kill Devil Hills, NC

About the Company

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc.

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