National College Leadership Program Trainee - Kansas City, Missouri

Encore Global • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The National College Leadership Program is a 5-month Manager in Training program designed for recent college graduates interested in a career in operations management or sales. The program typically starts in June or July and prepares individuals for immediate placement into an operations, production, or sales manager role within Encore's nationwide network of 2,100 venues. Encore specializes in creating live-event solutions, connecting and inspiring people globally with a customer-first, hospitality-focused approach. They support customers through every step of event planning and management, offering in-person, virtual, and hybrid event experiences. This program offers development opportunities, mobility, rewards, and an energizing culture, providing support and training from cutting-edge technology to blended learning and role-based development programs.

Requirements

• 4-year college graduate with a BA/BS degree.
• At least 1 year of related professional work experience or a combination of employment/internships.
• Strong interest in a management career with the opportunity for advancement and promotion.
• Excellent communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Effective leadership abilities and customer satisfaction focus.
• Technical aptitude demonstrated through interest and exposure to new technology.
• Ability to work at a hotel location within major metro markets.
• Willingness to relocate within the US.
• Graduating within the Fall class of 2025 or Spring class of 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for Hospitality, Business/Management, Communications, Event Management, Theater, or related field.
• Prior experience in management, operations, technology and/or hospitality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Technical, Operations and Sales rotations.
• Engage in hands-on learning in venues alongside field leaders.
• Attend instructor-led training conducted at the corporate office in Chicago, IL.
• Complete certifications through online courses from ENCORE University Academies (Leadership, Technical, Operations, Sales, and Service).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Participation in a 401K plan
• Base salary
• Base salary + bonus incentive upon placement as an Operations Manager, Associate Producer, Director of Events or Venue Sales Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees