EVENT COORDINATOR

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

•Must use independent judgment and discretion to oversee the day-to-day and game day management of assigned athletics events to include, but is not limited to, pre-event planning and coordination of department personnel and outside vendors and services, setup and breakdown of facilities, compliance with ADA policies and procedures, coordination of officials and visiting teams, crowd control management, game management, establishing relationships and procedures with law enforcement, EMS and other emergency personnel, and implement venue policy and procedures. Serve as site manager for assigned Big 12 Conference Championships and NCAA postseason competitions hosted by K-State Athletics. Ensures excellent customer service. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Must have a valid driver's license at all times.

•Organize, direct, coordinate, evaluate and schedule a large number of part-time workers for athletic events; coordinate with other supervisory staff to ensure adequate workers are scheduled and available to work each assigned athletic event in multiple facilities; and interview, hire, train and oversee a large number of part-time event workers. Lead coordinator for special events as assigned.

•Develop and maintain event profiles, manuals and/or information packets.

WHY JOIN US: We are looking for someone who is interested in joining our athletics events staff, who is dependable and willing to work hard to help provide the best experience possible to both visiting and home sports fans and visiting teams.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

WE SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

BENEFITS:

•Medical, dental and vision health plans

•Retirement plan

•Earned leave plan – vacation and sick

•Parental leave plan

•Term life insurance

•Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

•Long term disability insurance

•Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics Employee Benefits: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.