Event Coordinator

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University is seeking a highly organized and creative Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute a wide range of performances, special events, and public functions. This individual will provide leadership and logistical support across many areas of MTD, ensuring designated events are executed efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with the school's academic and artistic goals. This role has some responsibility for managing graduate assistants and student workers.

This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, experience in event production or marketing, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic performing arts environment.

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance has been the fastest-growing unit at Kansas State University over the past six semesters, achieving 40% growth during this time. We're accredited by NAST, NASM, and NADTA and is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, the "intellectual and academic core of the University" with 23 academic units. A land-grant institution, Kansas State University is a Carnegie "very high research" and "engaged" university with more than 3,000 students who participate in curricular and co-curricular activities offered through the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance currently has 194 undergraduate Music majors pursuing the B.M., B.A., and B.M.E. degrees; 46 graduate Music students pursuing M.M. degrees; 49 Theatre majors pursuing the B.A. and B.S. degrees; 33 graduate Theatre students pursuing the M.A degree in theatre with a concentration in drama therapy; 39 secondary majors in dance; and offers minors and certificates in Music, Theatre, and Dance. The school has 55 full-time and one part-time faculty member, is supported by a Director and 4-Associate Directors, a full-time academic advisor, and three full-time administrative staff members.

Kansas State University is a distinguished public, land-grant institution renowned for the excellence of its faculty, students, staff, academic programs, research, and service. It is a three-campus system with the main campus located in Manhattan and the other campuses in Olathe and Salina. Online degree programs, professional development conferences and workshops, and enrichment classes and programs are offered through the K-State Global Campus. The university has over 20,000 students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. K-State was recognized by the Princeton Review as one of America's best colleges and U.S. News & World Report lists the university among the top 75 public universities in the U.S. The mission of K-State is to foster excellent teaching, research, extension, and service that develop a highly skilled and educated citizenry necessary to advancing the well-being of Kansas, the nation, and the international community.

K-State is centered on a 664-acre campus in Manhattan located 50 miles west of the state capital of Topeka and 125 miles west of Kansas City in the rolling Flint Hills. Manhattan provides access to a wide range of educational, cultural, medical, and recreational programs and facilities. The local economy is bolstered by K-State and its proximity to Fort Riley, a large U.S. Army installation, and is the home of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF).

This position is on-site.

An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review. Review K-State's remote work policy details for more information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Understanding of music, theatre, or dance production processes.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a performing arts or academic environment.
• Familiarity with box office operations and ticketing platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning, arts administration, or a related field.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter with statement of interest
3. Contact info for 3 professional references

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

$20.30 - $23.09 / hour