Group Experience Coordinator Internship (2026 Season)

For 53 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures, wilderness medicine as well as unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation.

Job Summary

The NOC Group Experience Coordinator works closely with the Lead Group Coordinator and our group and specialty sales team. The Group Experience Coordinator is responsible for planning the arrival, greeting, and supporting of groups during their stay at our Nantahala River campus to ensure they have the best experience possible. Our most common groups include schools, churches, camps, Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts, universities, schools, friends, families, and corporate groups.  This position is expected to start between April and June and has an expected end date of early to late September, but may vary based on business demands.

Responsibilities

• Quickly learn and utilize NOC’s reservation system, Microsoft 365, and Google Drive to maintain and access relevant group information and documents
• Coordinate and communicate closely with NOC Sales Team to both obtain and give any relevant information regarding groups both prior to and during their trips
• Coordinate and communicate closely with NOC Food and Beverage, Lodging, and Adventure Operations’ Departments regarding group needs
• Coordinate with group leaders both prior to arrival and during their trips
• Prepare Welcome Packets for groups’ arrival including making keys
• Greet and check-in groups upon arrival and help them transition between activities, meals, and lodging
• Attend group meals to check-in with group leaders and provide support as necessary
• Deliver group to-go meals
• Other tasks as qualified and assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Prior guest service or hospitality experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Drive

Preferred

• Prior group facilitation or outdoor recreation experience

Applicants Must:

• Have a strong sense of guest service and enthusiasm for sharing outdoor activities with others
• Have strong communication and decision-making skills
• Be detail oriented within a dynamic environment
• Be a quick learner and self-starter with the ability to be productive with minimal supervision
• Be a creative problem solver
• Be a team player
• Be at least 18 years of age

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be comfortable both standing or sitting for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable walking around campus, including up and down hills and on uneven ground
• Must be comfortable speaking with guests over the phone, via email, and in person
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions as well as in an indoor office environment
• Due to the seasonal nature of this position, hours and schedule will vary from week to week based on business demands

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position.

Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted. 

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.