Events Coordinator

What We Offer Our Employees

• Competitive pay + robust benefits while working in one of the most beautiful island communities on the east coast
• Commute incentive pay
• 2 great health benefit plans to choose from, one option is FREE for employee only coverage!
• Dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance coverages available
• Life insurance, short-term, long-term disability, and employee assistance program provided at no cost to employee
• HSA employer contribution
• Paid holidays and accrued time-off
• 401k contribution match, immediate vesting after 1 year
• Wellness benefits pay for fitness reimbursement, smartwatch contribution, and more!
• Access to pristine beaches, on-island fishing, biking trails, etc.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Partner with Event and Member Services Manager to schedule and coordinate all private events.
• Assist members in planning and executing private events for property owners of Kiawah Island, their families and sponsored friends who are using the Recreation Department facilities as a base of operations.
• Assist Director of Recreation with community events and programs
• To promote a sense of community and to encourage island-wide use of Recreation Department facilities including, but not limited, to Sandcastle, Beachwalker Center, and Cinder Creek.

• Associate’s degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Ability to provide quality service to a diverse property owner clientele.
• Ability to diagnose abnormal and emergency conditions and take positive corrective measures to ensure safety and service.
• Ability to interact effectively with patrons, KICA staff, and Advisory Committee members.
• Adaptable to flexible working hours, weekend rotation and occasional nights.
• Punctual, alert, and with a high degree of initiative and foresight.
• Proven patron service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication ability.
• Computer skills to include data entry and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Knowledge of PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe, InDesign, and other creative software is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, and sitting at a desk.
• Repetitive motion involved with standard administrative office work.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.

Other requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check.
• Maintain a valid South Carolina Drivers License

Kiawah Island Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.