Events Manager

Since its opening in 2008, the Kansas City Power & Light District has helped revitalize downtown Kansas City’s core and is truly the most exciting place to live, work and play.  As a thriving 24/7 neighborhood and entertainment destination located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, the Power & Light District is powered by more than 1,000 team members in a variety of industries including hospitality, food and beverage, multi-family housing, events/marketing, entertainment, commercial real estate and more.  The District is uniquely positioned at the vibrant intersection of Kansas City’s business and arts districts, and is the home of the international headquarters of H&R Block and Spark, KC’s newest and most innovative coworking community.

We are in search of an experienced and professional individual to join our Marketing & Events team as the Events Manager to manage and develop a variety of events and festivals for The Kansas City Power & Light District and Kansas City Live! Block. We are in search of an experienced and professional individual, with a proven record of planning and executing large-scale events and promotions, to join the Kansas City Power & Light District Marketing & Events team as the Events Manager.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Create and execute compelling, layered events for the Kansas City Power & Light District and Kansas City Live! Block.
• Coordinate event logistics, including but not limited to: pre-planning, registration and attendee tracking, event layout/maps, event brochures, timelines, vendor negotiation, vendor management and post-event evaluations and recaps.
• Communicate and coordinate with operations and team members on event details and needs - operations, security, staffing, etc. This includes using event software to consistently communicate to all parties involved. 
• Manage event staff and volunteers, including but not limited hiring, training and on-site management.
• Assist with corporate partnerships and media partnerships.
• Communicate and coordinate with all tenants to ensure they are aware of events and details (both participating and non-participating tenants).
• Be on-site at all events and concerts in the Power & Light District unless otherwise notified or approved by management.
• Collaborate with the Entertainment & Production Director to book entertainment and create event timeline/run-of-show.
• Create and update venue site plan for each event. Distribute to all relevant parties.
• Help calculate budget and financials pre-and-post for events including reviewing and processing invoices for approval/payment, updating event budget sheets at the conclusion of each event and obtaining costs from other team members to determine final event budget(s).
• Coordinate with Marketing Team to strategize paid advertising and using existing marketing resources to promote event(s).
• Manage event signage and décor inventory. Coordinate with operations team to maintain the quality of investments and inventory staging/storage.

Other: 

• Serve as a representative at community events, expos and booths. Investigate opportunities for representation and community involvement for the Power & Light District

• Assist management with intern program and utilize interns to help with events.
• Assist management as needed with projects pertaining to marketing, media, events and sponsorship.
• Attend all district marketing and team operational meetings.
• Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of year-long marketing strategies and initiatives
• Seek out new and innovative marketing and event opportunities for the Power & Light District and its properties/venues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in event management, hospitality, business administration, marketing or related field or equivalent.
  Proven project manager with a minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in entertainment or event management.
  Highly organized with keen attention to detail and outstanding project management skills.
• Strong analytical and creative skills.
• Ability to think strategically, leverage research, understanding marketer needs and creatively translating these needs into compelling concepts and programs.
• Self-motivated and solution-driven who thrives in a high-energy setting and is able to move and adapt quickly.
• Team player, able to work alongside and interact professionally with co-workers, clients, customers, tenants and vendors.
• Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• This job requires non-traditional hours on evenings and weekends.
• Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Handling objects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), social media platforms and SEO; Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Entertainment Food & Beverages