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• Manager - Events & Activations## •### @RoyalsPosted on 2/20/2026•Full-time## Job Description**Job Title:** Manager – Events & ActivationsJob Summary: This position’s primary responsibility will be to take lead on gameday and non-gameday events as well as assist in the overall execution of large-scale events. Additional responsibilities include assisting with external distribution of gate giveaways and theme night execution.**Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:**· Lead and manage events for internal stakeholders such as Fundraising Events, Royals Rally, Galas, Holiday Parties, etc.· Lead in the planning, coordinating, and execution of signature special events during gamedays and non-gamedays* Manage Kauffman Stadium calendar within Tripleseat, including adding, editing, and/or removing events and event holds, and respond to building availability requests in a timely manner* Assist with all theme night item distribution on select gamedays to ensure proper delivery· Support on any large-scale events, such as Savannah Bananas, Upper Deck and concerts· Ensure clear, articulate and timely communication of event needs and requirements to all internal departments, partners, and vendors· Assist with the management of event budgets with an awareness of overall goals· Assist in creative planning, developing, improving, and evolving all theme nights and special events from year to year· Other duties as assigned by Associate Director – Special Events and Associate Director – Events & Activations**Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:**· A minimum of 5+ years of related experience in event planning and coordination· Proven management experience supervising staff, managing workflows, and supporting team performance and accountability· Has previous event execution experience; supporting with day-of responsibilities to bring events to life* Able to manage multiple events and projects at one time while balancing workload and prioritizing meeting deadlines* Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and internal personnel, and ensure that event specifications are communicated and executed for a successful experience for all key stakeholders· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail· Proactive thinking individual with the ability to multitask· Excellent written and oral communication skills* Can handle outside environment working conditions· Able to work evenings and weekends as needed for Royals home games, and non-game day special events· Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communication, or related field is a plus**Physical Requirements:**· Ability to handle some manual labor, including lifting boxes and pushing carts· Ability to lift items weighing as much as 15 pounds· Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone· Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times· Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.· Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event schedulingThe physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This role is a Full-Time, Exempt opportunity that is eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. This role is expected to have a standard 40-hour work week.We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at humanresources@royals.com. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.LocationOn-sitePayPay not disclosed
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