Job Description
Join Metro Events KC as a Weekend Event Coordinator and shape unforgettable experiences in the heart of Kansas City! We're seeking dynamic professionals to manage weekend events while maintaining work-life balance. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to showcase your organizational skills in Missouri's vibrant event scene. Perfect for students, parents, or career changers seeking weekend flexibility.
What We Offer:
- Consistent weekend shifts (Sat-Sun)
- Comprehensive event training
- Performance-based bonuses
- Free downtown parking
- Growth opportunities to full-time
Responsibilities
- Coordinate weekend event logistics and vendor communications
- Manage guest registration and on-site support
- Execute event setup/breakdown procedures
- Troubleshoot technical and operational issues
- Maintain client satisfaction through proactive communication
- Document event metrics and post-event reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless execution
Qualifications
- 1+ years event coordination or hospitality experience
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency in event management software (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite)
- Valid Missouri driver's license (required for vendor transport)
- Availability for all weekend shifts (no weekday commitments)
- Basic knowledge of AV equipment setup