Top 84 Special events manager Jobs in Kansas City Mo

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
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Event Operations Manager
Unity Village —Unity Village, MO
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
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LN Concerts, Talent Buyer
Live Nation —Riverside, MO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Research
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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
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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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
Senior Public Relations Manager
QTS Data Centers —Overland Park, KS
- Email
- 7 years
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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
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
Event Coordinator
Legends Global —Kansas City, MO
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) & Compliance Manager
Worlds of Fun LLC —Kansas City, MO
- $74,000 - $75,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hospitality
- Research
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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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
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Corporate Events Specialist - Water Market
Kiewit Corporation —Lenexa, KS
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Event Marketing Specialist
ECHO Promotions Limited —Kansas City, MO
- $58 - $60 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Operations Coordinator
Social House Entertainment —Overland Park, KS
- $62,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Business development
- Communication skills
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Hospitality Operations Manager
Jacob Rieger & Company LLC —Kansas City, MO
- $57,750 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
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Floral Designer/Department Manager
Queen's Price Chopper —Bonner Springs, KS
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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
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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
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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

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Coordinator-Community Partnerships and Events-UYA

Kansas City Royals -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

401(k)
Paid time off

Qualifications

Project reporting
Engagement rate tracking
Event breakdown
Vendor contracts
Volunteer coordination for social programs
Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role
Social media engagement tracking
Social media event promotion
Volunteer management
Educational events
Event visual design
Operations coordination planning
Local agency collaboration
Mid-level
Data summary reports
Fundraising event program management
Event performance reporting and analysis
Contingency planning
Vendor communication
Contracts
Promotional community events
Volunteer coordination
Event contract management
Networking through strategic partnership building
Event photography
Event setup
Strategic partnerships
Volunteer recruitment
Budget tracking
Volunteer scheduling

Full Job Description

Job Title: Urban Youth Academy – Coordinator, Community Partnerships and Events
Job Summary: The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission to empower Kansas City’s urban youth to unlock their potential and become the leaders of tomorrow through baseball and softball.

This position is housed at the Urban Youth Academy (UYA) and supports the Academy's community engagement efforts through partnership development, community outreach, event coordination, and program promotion. The Community Partnerships & Events Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for community partnerships, builds and maintains relationships with schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community stakeholders, and coordinates events that advance the Academy's mission. The Coordinator collaborates across departments to increase awareness and participation in Academy programs through community outreach, event execution, social media engagement, and community recruitment efforts. This position reports to the Manager, Community Engagement & Programs.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:Community Partnerships:

Serve as the primary contact for all community partnership requests.
Act as a liaison between the organization and community partners to foster new relationships and enhance existing ones.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by ensuring thorough follow-up and adherence to deadlines.
Develop and nurture relationships with local non-profits, schools, and other community organizations.
Gather complete information for partnership and external requests, including participant counts, age ranges, proposed dates, staffing, equipment, facility needs, and desired outcomes.
Maintain accurate records of partnership conversations, approvals, commitments, deadlines, and next steps.
Support partnership opportunities while following established approval and communication processes.
Collaborate with the Manager, Community Engagement & Programs to support the Summer Food Service Program, including required training, compliance, and daily program operations.
Represent the Academy at community meetings, outreach events, and partnership opportunities.
Support community outreach efforts designed to increase awareness and participation in Academy programming.
Support youth recruitment efforts across Academy programs and special events.
Maintain a database of community contacts, partnerships, and engagement activities.

Event Coordination:

Plan, organize, and execute various events, including youth-focused, fundraising, educational camps, corporate, and community events.
Oversee event logistics, including vendor coordination, venue setup, and volunteer recruitment.
Create and manage event sheets, contracts, certificates of insurance (COI), vendor lists, and floor plans for corporate, community, and Academy events.
Coordinate summer camp logistics, registrations, participant communications, and daily operations to ensure a high-quality participant experience.
Assist with summer camp staffing, onboarding, scheduling, and operational support.
Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, coordination, and communication of certified teachers and program instructors for summer camp programming.
Coordinate volunteer scheduling and event staffing needs.
Prepare post-event reports and evaluations to measure outcomes and identify future improvements.
Support fundraising and donor engagement events as assigned.
Develop event timelines, staffing assignments, run-of-show documents, equipment plans, participant communications, and contingency plans.
Anticipate and respond professionally to schedule changes, partner needs, event adjustments, weather concerns, and other unexpected circumstances.
Support baseball and softball programs, clinics, camps, tournaments, school visits, and special events as assigned.
Complete event setup, breakdown, documentation, and follow-up responsibilities with attention to detail and timely communication.

Administrative Duties:

Create and maintain a comprehensive calendar of events and community activities.
Track and report metrics on participation, attendance, and event success.
Capture and edit photos of events and activities for promotional materials and social media.
Post updates on social media and track engagement metrics.
Design TV graphics and signage for events.
Develop a building calendar that includes all events, programming, and open gym schedules.
Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all community plans, processes, and events.
Assist with budget tracking related to community engagement programs and events.
Maintain participation and partnership data for reporting purposes.
Prepare reports highlighting community engagement impact and outcomes.
Prepare and communicate timely facility, program, schedule, registration, cancellation, and closure updates through approved channels.
Ensure facility signage, television graphics, schedules, and informational materials are accurate, current, and updated as needed.
Provide timely status updates and communicate early when a deadline, commitment, or deliverable may be at risk.
Identify opportunities to improve checklists, templates, workflows, and planning processes.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift items weighing as much as 25 pounds.
Must be able to work in a seated position for the majority of the workday.
Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone.
Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times.
Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during programs, camps, events, and community activities.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role is a Full-Time, Exempt opportunity that is eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. This role is expected to have a 40-hour work week.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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special events manager jobs in kansas city mo

Coordinator-Community Partnerships and Events-UYA

Event Operations Manager

LN Concerts, Talent Buyer

Arts and Events Supervisor

Programming and Events Manager

Events Manager

Senior Public Relations Manager

Director, Relationship Events (Gala)

Director, Enterprise Internal Events

Event Coordinator

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) & Compliance Manager

Senior Manager, Events

Corporate Events Specialist - Water Market

Event Marketing Specialist

Operations Coordinator

Hospitality Operations Manager

Floral Designer/Department Manager

Traveling Floral Manager for Greater Kansas City area

Life Enrichment Manager

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

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