Hybrid Kansas City Event Planner – High-Impact Programs

American Century Investments; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Generous PTO & benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Century Investments is seeking an experienced Event Planner to support the planning and execution of client, corporate, and employee events in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This hybrid role is based in Kansas City, MO, and involves coordinating logistics, registrations, and on-site support for high-profile programs, including marquee events.

You will work closely with senior planners, manage vendor relations, and help ensure a seamless attendee experience while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• At least five years supporting meetings, events, or client programs.
• Strong organization and attention to detail with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior planners with client, corporate, and employee events.
• Coordinate event logistics, timelines, and approvals across departments.
• Manage registration websites, attendee changes, and reports.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Registration management

On-site execution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, communications, business, or related field

Tools

Cvent

Salesforce

Workfront

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Century Investments is seeking an experienced Event Planner to support the planning and execution of client, corporate, and employee events in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This hybrid role is based in Kansas City, MO, and involves coordinating logistics, registrations, and on-site support for high-profile programs, including marquee events.

You will work closely with senior planners, manage vendor relations, and help ensure a seamless attendee experience while adhering to