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Hourly Event Planning Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Coordinates pre-event planning with appropriate internal teams, external partners and vendors * Manages event details and deliverables, including Food + Drink, décor, photography and videography ...

Student Hourly-Events Intern

Lawrence, KS · On-site

$12.25 - $15/hr

Support the administration and planning of UCC events and programs * Generate event materials, such as nametags, table signs, maps, and other * Support post-event data collection, organization, and ...

Events Manager

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Own event budgets, vendor partnerships and resource planning, ensuring investments deliver strong business impact while maintaining financial accountability and operational excellence. Champion ...

Own event budgets, vendor partnerships and resource planning , ensuring investments deliver strong business impact while maintaining financial accountability and operational excellence. * Champion ...

Own event budgets, vendor partnerships and resource planning , ensuring investments deliver strong business impact while maintaining financial accountability and operational excellence. * Champion ...

... Planner's experience. Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service Delivers excellent ... Ensures hourly employees understand expectations and parameters for event activities. Leading Event ...

... Planner's experience. Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service Delivers excellent ... Ensures hourly employees understand expectations and parameters for event activities. Leading Event ...

Event Coordinator

Olathe, KS · On-site

$10.25 - $16.50/hr

At Main Event, our Event Coordinators help our Guest's plan memorable birthday and event experiences, by creating a vision of FUN! As an Event Coordinator, you will partner with our Guests to create ...

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What is the difference between Hourly Event Planning vs Event Coordinator?

AspectHourly Event PlanningEvent Coordinator
CredentialsOften no formal certification, but experience preferredTypically requires experience in event planning, sometimes certifications like CMP
Work EnvironmentFreelance or contract-based, project-specificEmployed by organizations or event companies, overseeing multiple events
Industry UsageCommon in freelance, small events, or short-term projectsUsed across corporate, social, and nonprofit events

Hourly Event Planning involves working on a per-project basis, often freelance, focusing on specific events. An Event Coordinator usually works full-time for an organization, managing multiple events. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but Hourly Event Planning offers more flexibility, while Event Coordinators have ongoing responsibilities within a company.

What are the most commonly searched types of Event Planning jobs in Kansas?

The most popular types of Event Planning jobs in Kansas are:

Student Event Planner

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


University Of Kansas rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

127th of 631 rated colleges and universities


Job description

50% - Event Collaboration
  • Creating and implementing programs that encourage community and connection among all KU students.
  • Actively seek collaborative opportunities with student organizations as well as other KU departments to garner widespread awareness.
  • Working in collaboration with the social media/marketing manager to ensure proper branding is used for promotional marketing materials.
  • Adhere to a programming budget.
30% - Student Outreach and Engagement
  • Serve as ambassador for the SEC during Involvement Fairs, campus events and classroom visits by providing an overview of the office's programs and services to students, staff, faculty and affiliates.
  • Provide tours of the Student Engagement Center during visit days to prospective students and their families.
  • Manage and track attendance for SEC events.
15% - Administration
  • Completing administrative duties that include, but are not limited to, overseeing the SMRC and Suite 400 front desk, communicating with guests, and maintaining building space.
  • Assisting in the creation of marketing materials.
5% - Other duties as assigned.,The Student Engagement Center at the University of Kansas serves as a hub for student involvement, leadership development, impact programs and resources, and community programs. Through the Student Engagement Center, KU students deepen their connection to each other and KU by exploring communities and opportunities to thrive during their Jayhawk experience. Students will engage through registered student organizations, leadership experiences, and professional development workshops. The Center will impact students by providing for direct needs in the Campus Cupboard, Pregnant and Parenting Pantry, clothing closets, and the Emergency Aid Network.
Jayhawks will build community as they connect with peers and engage in student support programs. The Student Engagement Center enhances existing programs by providing greater resources and deeper connections across Student Affairs.
Student Event Planners for the Student Engagement Center are responsible for strengthening the KU student experience through programmatic efforts.

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