Event/Admin Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Kansas City, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Detail Oriented, Event Management, Executive Assistant Skills , Follow Through, Identify Issues, Leadership, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Research Skills, Site Evaluation, Time Management, Transportation and Logistics, Travel Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
2 days ago

Corporate Events Coordinator

Kansas City, MO | Fully Onsite

Full-Time | Direct Hire| up to $75K + bonus

Are you an organized professional who thrives on planning events, coordinating travel, and managing multiple moving pieces at once? LHH is partnering with a well-established Kansas City company who is seeking a detail-oriented and relationship-focused Corporate Events Coordinator to support executive leadership while leading the planning and execution of high-visibility meetings, conferences, retreats, and corporate events.

This role offers a unique blend of event management, travel coordination, and executive support responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both logistics and relationship-building.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event Planning & Coordination:

  • Plan and execute large-scale conferences, meetings, retreats, and company events

  • Coordinate venues, hotel contracts, room blocks, transportation, and event logistics

  • Manage event timelines, budgets, invoices, deposits, and vendor relationships

  • Organize activities, entertainment, dining experiences, and attendee communications

  • Coordinate travel arrangements for employees, leadership, and event participants

  • Conduct venue research and assist with site evaluations when needed

  • Oversee event registration, attendee tracking, and post-event follow-up

Travel Coordination:

  • Manage domestic travel arrangements including air, hotel, and ground transportation

  • Coordinate executive and employee travel logistics

  • Troubleshoot travel-related issues and ensure seamless experiences for travelers

Administrative Support:

  • Provide administrative and scheduling support to executive leadership

  • Manage calendars, meetings, and travel itineraries

  • Assist with expense reporting and related documentation

  • Support special projects and process improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in one or more of the following:

  • Event Planning

  • Corporate Meetings & Conferences

  • Travel Coordination

  • Executive or Administrative Support

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through

  • Convention, hospitality, or corporate events experience

  • Experience negotiating hotel or vendor contracts

  • Large-scale event planning experience

  • Experience coordinating travel logistics for groups or executives

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Claire Grossman

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison