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Core Government Services Corporation

... orders; assist in writing, implementing, and executing those orders throughout the WFX ELC ... Attend and participate in all required ELC events, planning conferences, and coordination meetings.

Core Government Services Corporation

... orders; assist in writing, implementing, and executing those orders throughout the WFX ELC ... Review and coordinate Sustainment Mission Supported Event Lists (MSELs) and sustainment-related ...

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What are some common challenges faced by events assistant planners, and how can they be managed effectively?

Events Assistant Planners often face challenges such as last-minute changes to event details, coordinating with multiple vendors, and managing tight deadlines. To handle these effectively, strong organizational skills, adaptability, and clear communication are essential. It’s also important to develop contingency plans and maintain detailed checklists to ensure nothing is overlooked. Working closely with the planning team and vendors can help resolve issues quickly and keep events running smoothly.

What does an events assistant planner do?

An Events Assistant Planner supports the planning and execution of events such as conferences, weddings, corporate meetings, and parties. Their responsibilities typically include coordinating logistics, communicating with vendors, assisting with event setup and breakdown, managing guest lists, and ensuring that all event details run smoothly. They often work closely with senior event planners to bring the vision of the event to life and handle any issues that may arise during the event. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an events assistant planner?

To thrive as an Events Assistant Planner, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in event management or hospitality, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with event management software (such as Cvent or Eventbrite), budgeting tools, and office productivity suites is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and flexibility help you build relationships with vendors and clients and adapt to changing circumstances. These skills are crucial for ensuring successful event execution, client satisfaction, and effective coordination under tight deadlines.

What is the difference between Events Assistant Planner vs Event Coordinator?

AspectEvents Assistant PlannerEvent Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesSupports planning, manages logistics, assists with vendor coordinationOversees entire event planning, manages teams, handles client communication
Required SkillsOrganizational skills, communication, basic event planning knowledgeLeadership, problem-solving, advanced planning skills
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, offices, vendor sitesClient meetings, on-site event management
CertificationsEvent planning courses, certifications optionalEvent planning certifications often preferred

While both roles support event planning, the Events Assistant Planner typically handles logistical support and assists senior planners, whereas the Event Coordinator manages the entire event process, including client relations and on-site execution. The Assistant role is ideal for those starting in event planning, with less responsibility, while the Coordinator role involves more leadership and decision-making.

What cities in Kansas are hiring for Events Assistant Planner jobs? Cities in Kansas with the most Events Assistant Planner job openings:
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Stadium & Events Operations Intern - Fall 2026

Sporting Kansas City

Kansas City, KS • On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Description Summary

Sporting Kansas City's Stadium and Event Operations Intern holds a temporary position within the company, with an emphasis on educational training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization for a professional sports organization. The Intern will gain valuable experience working with the Operations team, collaborating in an environment full of learning opportunities designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.
This internship runs from August 25th - December 11th.
The Stadium and Events Operations Intern assists the Sporting Park Operations team, gaining valuable experience and knowledge regarding game day operations and logistics, event planning and management, and ways to optimize the ways a professional sports organization interacts with fans.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Learn how professional sports venues operate by collaborating with the Operations Team at Sporting Park with all hosted events, experiencing as many aspects of operations as possible.
  • Understand the operational logistics and execution of special events; including corporate meetings, weddings, holiday parties, special sporting events (i.e.; college football, U.S. Soccer, rugby, soccer clinics, etc.), large and small-scale concerts, or any other applicable event.
  • Learn and participate in the organizational philosophy of a pristine stadium for all events.
  • Understand the operational logistics and execution of special, non-stadium events (not at Sporting Park), such as corporate meetings at Three Points (an off-site event space), events at the training facility, etc.
  • Assist stadium management during game day preparations, i.e. assist with coordinating sponsorship activation on Sporting Plaza. Ensuring correct signage is placed around the stadium, ensuring premium spaces are set-up and transitioned at appropriate times, etc.
  • Attend department meetings to learn about the processes used to organize an event.
  • Assist with game day operations such as coordinating giveaways, ball kids, Walk of Champions, Flag Kids, etc.
  • Take lead on special projects designated by the event operations manager. (i.e. inventory game day staff equipment, being responsible for sponsor's activation items stored at the stadium, etc.
  • Rotation of office tasks (i.e. creation of plaza maps & diagrams, and updating spreadsheets.
  • Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned.


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
  • Passionate about professional sports (preferably soccer), and stadium and event operations.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Excellent leadership skills.


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree required.
  • Completion of freshman year at a four-year, accredited college institution or enrolled in an accredited graduate program, as well as the ability to provide proof of receiving credit for the internship toward the completion of a degree.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. based on a 4.0 scale.
  • Interest and experience in competitive sports preferred.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the stadium and event operations intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Required to sit, stand and walk.
  • Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
  • Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Required to talk and hear consistently.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
  • Will be working near moving mechanical parts.
  • Ability to work normal office hours, as well as non-traditional hours for events and game days, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.

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