Top 8 Event planning Jobs in Lawrence, Ks

Commercial Events Specialist
Pegasus Laboratories, Inc. —Shawnee, KS
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Part-time Special Events Assistant
CITY OF BONNER SPRINGS —Bonner Springs, KS
- $16.00 - $20.27 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
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Event Manager/Bartender
Cider Gallery —Lawrence, KS
- $20 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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
7d
Student Events and Audience Services Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
9d
Retail-Party and Event Host-PT Weekends
Michaels Stores —Topeka, KS
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Experience working with children
- Organizational skills
- Store discount
- Commuter assistance
Retail-Party and Event Host
Michaels Stores —Topeka, KS
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Experience working with children
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Commercial Events Specialist

Pegasus Laboratories, Inc. -
Shawnee, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Gym membership
Employee stock ownership plan
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Sourcing
Confidential information handling
Executive administrative support
Bachelor's degree
Managing projects
Business Administration
Productivity software
Business
Office experience

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about planning impactful events, coordinating intricate logistics, and working closely with senior leaders in a high-performance commercial environment?

Pegasus Laboratories, Inc., an innovative veterinary pharmaceutical and medical product company, is hiring a Commercial Events Specialist to join the team! This position can be based in either the Shawnee, KS or Pensacola, FL office.

As a Commercial Events Specialist, you'll lead end-to-end event planning, manage vendors and budgets, coordinate travel and accommodations, and provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, building relationships, solving problems, and making complex events look effortless!

Position Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and execution of large-scale internal meetings, sales meetings, product launches, national tradeshows, and the annual distributor incentive trip
Coordinate meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and recurring Leadership Team meetings, ensuring efficient scheduling and seamless logistics
Manage end-to-end event logistics, including venue sourcing and negotiations, contracts, budgets, attendee coordination, travel, audiovisual, food & beverage, meeting space, and onsite execution
Oversee travel and accommodation arrangements for tradeshows, leadership meetings, sales teams, and training events, balancing cost-effectiveness with a positive attendee experience
Establish and manage vendor relationships, including onboarding, confidentiality agreements, consulting contracts, and ongoing coordination

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in business administration, communications, or accounting preferred, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in tradeshow/event planning and/or supporting senior-level management in a professional environment
Highly organized and self-directed with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Smartsheet, SharePoint, OneNote, Visio, and Concur preferred
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion when handling company and senior leadership information
Ability to travel up to 50% annually

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Base Salary + Performance-based Bonus Opportunity
Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Parental Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA & even Pet Insurance
Employee Ownership (ESOP)—we invest about 18% of your pay!
Fitness and Tuition Reimbursement Programs

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead high-profile events, partner with senior leadership, and make a meaningful impact within a growing animal health organization, we'd love to hear from you—apply today!

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns, temporary or part-time employees, do not qualify for eligibility.)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and/or local laws.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

trade show/event planning: 5 years (Required)
senior-level management administrative support: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Shawnee, KS 66226 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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