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Arts NC State Special Events Coordinator

North Carolina State University

$25.00 / hr

remote work

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Jul 11, 2026

Position Information

Posting Number	PG196059TM
Position Number	24TM423
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	The Division of Academic & Student Affairs ( DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College. NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here ( You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student. Arts NC State enriches the university and wider community through engaging visual and performing arts programs that foster critical and creative thinking skills via artistic exploration. Arts NC State serves as the hub for performing and visual arts programs at NC State University that fosters collaboration, coordination, shared resources, cross-promotion, and mutual support among programs. As a result, Arts NC State enriches the lives of students while serving the community, region and state. The programs of Arts NC State are the Crafts Center, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NC State LIVE, and University Theatre. They work in close partnership with the Department of Performing Arts and Technology and the Arts Village. All NC State students, regardless of college or major, are welcome to participate in all programs. Arts NC State seeks to contribute to the University's innovative learning environment by engaging students' creative, intellectual, and social development, and by fostering their roles as leaders of the University, state, and global communities. To that end, Arts NC State serves as both a front door for the community to engage with the university and supports the University's land grant mission by engaging with communities beyond campus in vibrant arts programming. Learn more at arts.ncsu.edu. The Arts NC State Special Events Coordinator will report to the Associate Dean, University College & Executive Director of Arts NC State. They will provide support for special events in Arts NC State units and assist Ticket Central with data analysis and ticketing support for special events. The Special Events Coordinator will support ANCS events such as special meetings or panel discussions in our venues, special events related to exhibitions and strategic initiatives, celebrations, outdoor concerts, annual advance meetings, outreach events, orientation tabling, the ANCS tables for Packapalooza, award ceremonies, etc. Job duties include: Coordinate special events for NC State LIVE, University Theatre, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, the Crafts Center, the Friends of Arts NC State Board, and ANCS CentralOffice. Provide support to Ticket Central by assisting with audience data collection and analysis, and ticketing for special events. Identify staffing needs for special events and design effective calendars and workflows. Hire and train student employees to support special events. Create an accessible, safe, and welcoming environment for all patrons, artists, andguests. Uphold Arts NC State operational guidelines and mission while remaining responsive to the specific needs of each event and community partner. Create and maintain special event coordination training guides, policies, and procedural documents. Serve as the primary liaison between Arts NC State units and central office for all special event-related communication and support. Manage Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requests during events, including ensuring accessible pathways are maintained, providing venue accommodations and resources. Ensure public areas are event ready, by monitoring cleanliness, preparation, and presentation of event spaces. Ensure attendee concerns are resolved courteously and effectively. Prepare and share accurate special event manager reports, including attendancenumbers, injury/accident reports, and notable event data. Attend meetings with Arts NC State units to ensure close coordination between units and special event planning. Other duties as assigned.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, NC
Department	Arts NC State

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Professional NonFaculty
Working Title	Arts NC State Special Events Coordinator

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	Monday - Friday; 20 to 40 hours/week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm plus some evening and weekends required. Hybrid remote work possible as programming allows.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education	Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Department Required Skills	Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Public-facing customer service experience. Experience working with teams. Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, as dictated by event schedules. Excellent customer service, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills. Ability to use a computer and various software applications, including Excel, proficiently. Ability to learn new technology and software quickly. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, display discretion and sound judgement, and meet deadlines. Ability to perform data collection and analysis. Ability to develop shared systems and effective workflows to support cross-unit collaboration.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Team management experience. Experience managing events in a higher education environment. Experience managing arts events. Box office or ticketing experience. Experience with project management software.
Required License or Certification	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$25/hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	07/10/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/231749

EEO

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