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 🔗Events Coordinator

  • Full Time
  • Charleston, SC
  • $44,000 - $47,000/- USD / Year
  • Job Qualifications:

    Required Qualifications
    ·      Excellent customer service skills
    ·      Strong written and verbal communication
    ·      Excellent organizational skills
    ·      Ability to maintain neat and structured staging areas on or off-site
    ·      Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    ·      Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and SharePoint
    ·      This is an in-person position requiring regular attendance at the Preservation Society of Charleston office and at programs and events throughout the year. Remote work is minimally available for this role.
    Preferred Qualifications
    ·      Experience coordinating events, educational programs, or tours
    ·      Experience with customer service, hospitality, museums, nonprofits, or public-facing programs
    ·      Knowledge or interest in historic preservation and Charleston history
    ·      Experience using EveryAction, ticketing platforms, registration systems, or similar databases

    Skills and Abilities:
    ·      Serve as a positive ambassador for the Preservation Society of Charleston, demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, and enthusiasm for the organization’s mission.
    ·      Highly organized, proactive, and able to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
    ·      Flexible, adaptable, and able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while also working independently.
    ·      Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments, with volunteers, members, and the public.
    ·      Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to high ethical standards.

  • How to Apply:

    Please submit a cover letter and resume to our Director of Finance and Operations, Amanda Coté with Events Coordinator in the subject line: acote@preservationsociety.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged. No phone calls, please.

  • Job benefits: 15 days annual paid vacation leave, 6 days annual paid sick leave, 11 annual paid holidays, Company-matched retirement plan, Group health, vision, and dental insurance plans, Generous professional development opportunities, Paid parking
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: The position requires the ability to move throughout event spaces, often outdoors and at historic properties, for extended periods; frequently bend, lift up to 40–50 lbs.; and visually monitor event sites. The role balances active, physical demands during events with periods of computer-based planning and administrative work.
  • Contact Name: Amanda Coté
  • Application Email: acote@preservationsociety.org

Website Preservation Society of Charleston

The Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) is a member-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the historic character, quality of life, and cultural heritage of Charleston and its surrounding areas. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, the Preservation Society serves as a trusted preservation resource for residents and visitors alike.

A dynamic calendar of member events, public programs, tours, workshops, and volunteer opportunities is central to fulfilling this mission. The Events Coordinator supports the planning and execution of these experiences, helping create meaningful opportunities for people to connect with Charleston’s history and the work of historic preservation.

Reporting to the Director of Programs and Learning, this position plays a key role in delivering exceptional experiences by coordinating event logistics, assisting attendees, managing registrations, and supporting event operations before, during, and after programs. In addition, this position provides field support to the Communications and Advancement teams by capturing photos and gathering content during events and programs, ensuring timely documentation and sharing of materials for use in marketing, publications, and social media.

Job Duties:
·      Monitor ticket sales and registrations, maintain event records, and support accurate tracking systems, programs, and special events.
·      Assist the Director of Programs and Learning and Advancement staff with day-of setup, event logistics, and breakdown.
·      Provide exceptional customer service and professional communication to members, volunteers, event attendees, partners, and the public.
·      Answer the events phone line and email, respond to event questions, assist attendees with ticket purchases, and troubleshoot ticketing issues.
·      Coordinate check-in, including preparing attendee lists, assisting late arrivals, and communicating with registrants as needed.
·      Assist with volunteer support for the Fall Tours, including answering questions, distributing materials and supplies, and helping ensure volunteers have what they need to be successful.
·      Attend internal and external meetings as deemed necessary or as assigned, and work as a team with all departments at PSC.
·      Capture and organize photos, participant stories, and program highlights during events, and provide timely content and information for use in publications, newsletters, website updates, and social media.
·      Assist with outreach to community partners, vendors, and rental inquiries as assigned.
·      Attend community and networking events as necessary to build relationships and promote the PSC.

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

How to Apply

You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.

Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.

Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.

Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!



Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.