Events Coordinator

Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is seeking an Events Coordinator to develop and manage their special events. This entry-level role requires excellent organizational skills, experience in event planning, and the ability to work with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in event planning and management.
• Experience with volunteers and organizational stakeholders.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage various special events.
• Negotiate venue and catering contracts.
• Maintain attendance records using database systems.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/database systems

Job description

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The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) is an association of industry professionals serving the communities and residents of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area by promoting housing opportunities. Comprising approximately 500 member companies, the KCHBA supports an industry that contributes more than $1.5 billion to the Kansas City economy and supports more than 20,000 jobs. The KCHBA promotes homeownership through education, research and community outreach. We support diverse and attainable housing for everyone in Kansas City.

Job Overview

The KCHBA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Events Coordinator to join the team. This person will be responsible for developing and managing the Association’s special events including, but not limited to, a golf tournament, a clay shoot, social events and two Parade of Homes awards ceremonies.

Responsibilities

●Develop and manages the social functions of the Association, including, but not limited to, golf tournament, clay shoot, Parade of Homes Awards Ceremonies, and many more.

●Negotiate venue, catering and other event-related contracts in consultation with the Manager of Accounting and Finance to ensure budgetary compliance and other designated senior KCHBA staff.

●Facilitate registrations for KCHBA events and maintain participation and attendance records in association management software.

●Organize volunteer members of councils and committees to assist and support event planning and execution.

●Responsible for budget and up-to-date accounting responsibility of revenue and expenditures for each event with monthly reports made to the Executive Committee.

●Establish event revenue targets and projections in consultation with the Membership and Partnerships Manager.

●As a member of the Communications team, attend team meetings and provide timely and accurate event details and opportunities to be shared with external and/or internal audiences.

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Officer.

Qualifications

• 1+ years proven experience in event planning and event management.
• Experience working with volunteers, organizational stakeholders (members, board of directors, community leaders) and/or trade/association organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems; social media knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent customer service, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with strong attention details and desire to succeed and exceed goals.
• Strong attention to detail – organization is key
• Consultative and great communicator

What We Offer:

The KCHBA offers a competitive salary for this position, along with a robust benefits package, including employee health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, retirement plan, and mileage reimbursement. Opportunities for professional development and training in addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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