Kansas City Royals

**Job Title:** Coordinator – Events & Activations  
  

**Job Summary:** This position’s primary responsibility will be to assist with all gate giveaway and theme night distributions as well as assist in small-scale gameday and non-gameday events. Additional responsibilities include overseeing New Crew fulfillment service, assisting with large-scale, non-game day events, and being an agile member of the Events & Activations Department – working behind the scenes to aid in the creation and execution of unique experiences for the Kansas City Royals.   
  

**Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:** 

·       Lead smaller-capacity special events during gamedays and non-gamedays 

·       Assist with external distribution of all giveaway items (externally at gates) 

·       Assist with event planning, set-up, and production for all theme nights 

·       Assist with internal distribution of all giveaway and theme items (internally for front office)

·       Assist on theme night execution, as well as any applicable planning and coordination  

·       Assist with any large-scale internal events, such as Fundraising Events, Galas, Holiday Parties, etc.  

·       Organize and maintain accurate inventory for all giveaway and theme items 

·       Ensure clear, articulate and timely communication of event needs and requirements to all internal departments, partners, and vendors 

·       Assist in creative planning, developing, improving, and evolving all theme nights and special events from year to year

·       Oversee the fulfillment of New Crew orders   

·       Assist with various concert prep, and other large-scale events as needed

·       Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director – Events & Activations and/or the Associate Director – Special Events 

**Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:**

·       4-year college degree or combination of equivalent education and experience  
  

·       Has previous event execution experience; supporting with day-of responsibilities to bring events to life  
  

·       Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail  
  

·       Proactive thinking individual with the ability to multitask  
  

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills  
  

·       Ability to handle multiple projects at once and prioritize to meet deadlines  
  

*   Can handle outside environment working conditions

·       Able to work evenings and weekends as needed for Royals home games, and non-game day special events  
  

·       Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communication, or related field is a plus  
 

**Physical Requirements:** 

·       Ability to handle some manual labor, including lifting boxes and pushing carts

·       Ability to lift items weighing as much as 15 pounds 

·       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 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, Non Exempt opportunity that is eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. This role is expected to have a standard 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 [humanresources@royals.com](mailto:humanresources@royals.com).   
  

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.

Coordinator - Events & Activations

Kansas City Royals

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