Community Engagement & Live Events Coordinator

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City’s KCUR 89.3 and 91.9 Classical KC is seeking an outgoing coordinator to recruit, train, and manage a diverse volunteer team supporting live events, community engagement, and fundraising efforts. The role collaborates across departments and may move with KCUR if reorganized into a separate nonprofit.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience, with strong communication and a passion for public media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• Two years of work experience in a non-profit environment, preferably including volunteer coordination, event coordination, and administrative support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in public media.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with a diverse group of people.
• Experience with live event production.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train volunteers to support KCUR/Classical KC events, fundraising activities, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with staff to establish volunteer program goals and measure progress.
• Engage, cultivate, recruit, train, coordinate and steward volunteers for KCUR and Classical KC events.
• Coordinate volunteer communications, records, and data management.
• Provide volunteer coordination and logistical support for events.
• Develop and steward relationships with community partners, volunteers, and vendors.
• Support Gen Listen and RadioActive committees and other volunteer-led initiatives.
• Participate in fundraising and outreach activities, on-air and off-air.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Event coordination

Communication skills

Non-profit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City’s KCUR 89.3 and 91.9 Classical KC is seeking an outgoing coordinator to recruit, train, and manage a diverse volunteer team supporting live events, community engagement, and fundraising efforts. The role collaborates across departments and may move with KCUR if reorganized into a separate nonprofit.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience, with strong communication and a passion for public media.