Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Local area

Similar Jobs