YMCA Events Assistant

Job overview

This onsite, part-time YMCA Events Assistant position is based at the YMCA corporate office in Wilmington, NC. Pay is $14.40–$16 per hour. The role supports the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina’s Development Department with races and community events that connect people to the Y’s mission of strengthening communities. The assistant combines event planning and administrative coordination with communications, community outreach, and hands-on event-day support. By coordinating logistics, volunteers, partners, and sponsors, the role helps deliver organized events and welcoming community experiences.

What you'll do

• Represent the YMCA at community events
• prepare communications and social media content
• handle event planning, scheduling, correspondence, records, and event details
• coordinate with staff, community partners, and contracted race companies
• assist with event logistics, setup, operations, and breakdown
• communicate with volunteers
• assist with sponsorships and sponsor relationships
• organize promotional items and supplies
• travel weekly between YMCA locations, community sites, and event venues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ymca events assistant

community events

race planning

event logistics

social media

volunteer coordination

sponsorships

wilmington nc

ymca of southeastern nc

$14.40–$16 per hour

part-time

weekly travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a valid driver’s license and willingness and ability to drive a 16-foot box truck and use an insured personal vehicle for work travel. Occasional evenings and weekends are required; CPR and First Aid certification must be completed and maintained.

About the employer

YMCA of Southeastern NC is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.