Aquarium Assistant Communications Coordinator

Aquarium Assistant Communications Coordinator

Job Type: Temporary

Job Location:

Manteo

JOB TITLE: Information & Communications Specialist I

Working Title
:
Assistant PR Coordinator

VACANCY #:

DIVISION
: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island

SALARY GRD
: NC10

RECRUITMENT RANGE
: $17.00 hourly

APPT TYPE
:
Temporary

CLOSING DATE
: 05/20/26

LOCATION
:
Dare County

DNCR does not engage in dual employment for temporary positions; if you are currently employed with another State agency, State university, or the NC National Guard and intend to remain employed with that entity, you may not be considered for temporary work with DNCR.

Description of Work:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Communications Manager in communications efforts for the Aquarium including marketing and publicity for tickets, programs, and special events, graphic design, photography and video, development of content for social media and digital platforms. Evening or weekend work may be required to collect photo and video content during Aquarium events.

• Create content, schedule, post, monitor, and engage public audiences on NCARI social media platforms. Monitor and update online information about NCARI, including Aquarium website.
• Assist in copy editing for media releases, public correspondence, and social media posting.
• Assist in documenting Aquarium activities and collections through photography and video to be used for various promotional outlets. Coordinate with other departments and appropriate staff to ensure accurate, safe, and timely representation of Aquarium and Aquarium animals.
• This employee works within the communications department to forward departmental objectives by offering support to, and accepting support from, co-workers. This employee supports and contributes to aquarium special events and initiatives that span all departments.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in all contact with the public and the media to express oneself clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
• Ability to understand the needs of social media management in engaging the public about the Aquarium.

Management Preferences:

• Experience with customer service, particularly through email or social media messages.
• Experience writing content for various audiences e.g., the general public, press, professional contacts.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply:

Mail, fax or deliver a completed PD-107 State Application for Employment to the address below by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the posting. All relevant experience must be included in the application to receive proper credit. A resume and cover letter may be submitted along with the completed state application.