Top 89 Special events manager Jobs in Kansas City, Mo

Director of University Events
Kansas City University —Kansas City, MO
- Extended hours
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
8h
Senior Manager, Events
American Cancer Society —Kansas City, MO
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Arts and Events Supervisor
The City of Overland Park —Overland Park, KS
- $28.51 - $31.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Marketing
Director, Relationship Events (Gala)
Alzheimer's Association —Overland Park, KS
- $80,000 - $92,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Programming and Events Manager
Mid-Continent Public Library —Independence, MO
- $68,455 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
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LN Concerts, Talent Buyer
Live Nation —Riverside, MO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Research
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Events Manager
Marriott International, Inc —Overland Park, KS
- $56,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
Coordinator-Community Partnerships and Events-UYA
Kansas City Royals —Kansas City, MO
- Extended hours
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Office
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
9d
Director, Enterprise Internal Events
Black & Veatch Family of Companies —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
Senior Public Relations Manager
QTS Data Centers —Overland Park, KS
- Email
- 7 years
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
General Manager - Retail
Fanatics, Inc —Kansas City, MO
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Criminal background check
Quick Apply
15h
Traveling Floral Manager for Greater Kansas City area
Cosentino's Price Chopper —Kansas City, MO
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
12d
Regional Revenue Manager
HMC —Overland Park, KS
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Commercial Events Specialist
Pegasus Laboratories, Inc. —Shawnee, KS
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
6d
Event Senior Sales Manager, Hotel Services - Loews Kansas City Hotel
Encore Global —Kansas City, MO
- $44,342 - $57,644 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Oracle
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
Life Enrichment Manager
Villa St Francis Catholic Care Center Inc —Olathe, KS
- $47,000 - $50,000 a year
- Rotating weekends
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
Quick Apply
Store Manager - Kansas City, KS
Casey's —Kansas City, KS
- $51,300 - $61,400 a year
- Rotating weekends
- Background check
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Restaurant General Manager
Chicken Salad Chick —Overland Park, KS
- $53,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Management
- Inventory control
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Event Coordinator
Main Event Entertainment —Independence, MO
- $15.50 - $19.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Entry level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
12d
Event Coordinator
Main Event Entertainment —Olathe, KS
- $10.25 - $16.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Entry level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
12d

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Director of University Events

Kansas City University -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
8 hours ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Microsoft Excel
Direct client contact
Windows
Visual design
Graphic design software
Customer engagement
Managing event budgets
Visual communication design
Prepress software
Productivity software
Phone etiquette
Event customer service
Editing

Full Job Description

Job Type:

Staff

Job Description:

The Director of University Events is responsible for planning and executing all onsite and offsite events sponsored by and in collaboration with all departments within Kansas City University.

This role manages and oversees event operations. Duties include establishing event plans and themes, budgets, contacting and selecting speakers and arranging for their travel when necessary, negotiating hotel blocks for major events, oversight of event specific catering, security, publicity, materials, and equipment; negotiating with vendors; negotiating and reviewing contracts for approval by legal and finance; processing billing; conducting event briefings and debriefings.

This position will manage and coordinate University signature events on two campuses, including but not limited to commencement ceremonies, white coating ceremonies and pinning ceremonies. Additional responsibility in coordinating and executing Board of Trustees events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Event Planning and Coordination 50%

Serves as the point of contact and plans, develops and coordinates all college events, such as annual ceremonies (commencement, white coating, pinning, hooding), fundraising events in conjunction with the Department of Philanthropy, conferences and webinars, receptions, workshops, town halls in conjunction with Human Resources, Match Day, continuing medical education, Homecoming. These events range in scale from large to small events.
Serves as events lead on department and unit-level events and coordinates donor receptions and social events; consults and coordinates with appropriate campus staff/clients to determine logistics for event.
Upon approval from the Executive Director of University Relations, additional events may be added to the event task load.
Coordinates all aspects of commencement ceremonies including acquiring attire for students and faculty and administration, script preparation, communication with faculty and staff, invitations, venue management, logistics of ceremony, briefings and debriefings.
Coordinates services and manages event logistics including scheduling, facilities use, vendor negotiations and contracts, lodging, food service, security, speaker engagement, event registration and participant communication, equipment and technical support.
Collaborates with facility managers and vendors and provides on-site assistance at events. Ensures physical details, such as photographers, furniture arrangement and room décor, are completed.
Collaborates with KCU Hospitality Manager for catering services and hotel accommodations for large events requiring room blocks.
Oversees and monitors compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, emergency procedures, and ADA compliance during programs/events.

Event Publicity and Marketing 15%

Develops and coordinates event materials in partnership with colleagues in the University Relations team including invitations, programs, agendas, name tags, multimedia presentations, email communications/invitations and web presence.
Works in close collaboration with University Relations graphics team for design, reproduction and distribution of materials.
Coordinates mailing lists and event invitations.
Develops event messaging and intranet announcements, scripts and talking points; coordinates creation and distribution with KCU University Relations team.

Event Fiscal and Legal Support 15%

Manages event budgets including monitoring expenses.
Maintains financial records and customer/client profiles for proper billing.
Coordinates estimates, invoices and collection of payments.
Requests purchase orders.
Collaborates with legal and finance staff on contracts and expenditures.
Administers working knowledge of budget, cost center, program, project, object, and/or contract number when preparing documents.

Team Management 10%

Train, supervise and manage the Event Coordinator(s).

Management Assistance of KCU's on campus resources 5%

Oversee the University Calendar in conjunction with Human Resources.
Work closely with various campus operations departments (security, facilities, grounds, IT, etc.) to ensure campus resources are available.
Assist various departments on campus with scheduling events, guest speakers, guests on campus, etc.

Other 5%

Perform other related work as required or assigned.
Manage KCU's corporate rate agreements with various hotels in the Kansas City and Joplin markets.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, marketing, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for degree.
Five to six years in event planning and execution. Minimum of one year in ‘corporate’ event planning and execution.
One to two years’ experience in budget development and management.
Extensive customer contact exposure.

Skills & Abilities:

Exceptional verbal, visual, and written communications skills, including the ability to write and speak concisely and accurately in a style appropriate to the medium and the audience.
Creative ability, with visual clarity, to help concept and develop visually pleasing and effective events, projects and collateral materials.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Persuasive, tactful and discreet with excellent follow-through essential.
Efficient and effective performance, especially under pressure of deadlines and last-minute changes.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects from inception through execution while insuring that internal and external deadlines are met.
Ability to converse and interact with constituents at all levels, with ease.
Demonstrated ability to be diplomatic at all times, exercise good judgment, and utilize discretion as appropriate.
Must be familiar with Windows-based computer environments and proficient in the use of the following software: InDesign, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Excellent telephone etiquette and proofreading skills a must.
Flexible, with the ability to work occasional extended hours, evenings, or weekends.
Willing and able to regularly travel throughout Kansas City metro and travel (approximately once a month) to KCU’s Joplin campus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!

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special events manager jobs in kansas city, mo

Director of University Events

Senior Manager, Events

Arts and Events Supervisor

Director, Relationship Events (Gala)

Programming and Events Manager

LN Concerts, Talent Buyer

Events Manager

Coordinator-Community Partnerships and Events-UYA

Director, Enterprise Internal Events

Senior Public Relations Manager

General Manager - Retail

Traveling Floral Manager for Greater Kansas City area

Regional Revenue Manager

Commercial Events Specialist

Event Senior Sales Manager, Hotel Services - Loews Kansas City Hotel

Life Enrichment Manager

Store Manager - Kansas City, KS

Restaurant General Manager

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