Manager, Events

Adjacent to CPKC Stadium is Current Landing, a dynamic entertainment district designed to activate the stadium experience year-round through public and private events, fan experiences, and community programming.To foster our vision, we prioritize hiring and retaining world-class talent. The Manager, Events will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of events within the Current Landing district. This position will also coordinate with Current Landing restaurants and local stakeholders to support fan flow, security screening, and operational logistics for both standalone district events and those connected to CPKC Stadium events. Includes but not limited to: Manage planning and execution for all events hosted within Current Landing, including private events, public activations, fan experiences, and community programming.Serve as a primary operational contact for events booked by the VP of Venue Programming and venue sales teams.Work directly with clients to determine event logistics, operational needs, timelines, and execution plans.Develop event outlines, run-of-show timelines, and operational plans for assigned events.Coordinate staffing assignments and operational needs for event day execution with internal departments including Security, Guest Services, Parking, Ticketing, Marketing, and Food & Beverage to ensure event readiness.Collaborate with Current Landing restaurants and district partners to align operational plans, guest flow, and event activations.Coordinate security screening locations, access control, and pedestrian flow throughout the district during events.Act as the on-site event lead for Current Landing events, ensuring successful execution and real-time problem solving.Monitor service levels and guest experience throughout the event footprint.Ensure all events are executed in alignment with organizational standards and contractual requirements.Support CPKC Stadium events when district operations overlap with stadium programming.Coordinate operational plans between stadium and district stakeholders to ensure seamless guest movement between venues.Assist with ancillary matchday activations and fan experience elements within Current Landing.Maintain detailed event files and documentation for assigned events.Communicate event details and operational plans to relevant departments and partners.Assist in preparing event estimates and tracking event-related expenses.Prepare post-event summaries and provide recommendations for operational improvements. The Kansas City Current values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds!