Trainee - Community Impact - Kansas City Royals Foundation

Kansas City Royals•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Community Impact Trainee position will support The Kansas City Royals Foundation team by assisting with fundraising efforts, as well as research, coordination, execution, and documentation of programs and activities that are tied to the department’s strategic priority areas and advance the goals of the Royals Community Impact department. This role reports to the Sr. Coordinator, Community Impact.

Requirements

Ability to work March 2, 2026, through 1-2 weeks following the end of the 2026 Royals baseball season
Must have availability to support Royals regular season home game schedule including working flexible hours, holidays, weekends, and evenings as needed
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to successfully plan and execute programs/events
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and maintain flexibility when working on multiple projects with competing deadlines
Goal-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with or ability to quickly learn various software tools (e.g. Salesforce, GiveSmart, Canva, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Completion of or actively pursuing a degree in a related program or field is preferred, or relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating and executing programs and events both in-stadium and outside the stadium.
Assist with organizing and tracking program details, including building timelines, event execution and communication plans.
Participate in and actively contribute to the success of Community Impact events, including fundraising and programmatic events for both The Kansas City Royals Foundation and Urban Youth Academy.
Coordinate and host community organizations at Royals home games to amplify their work while also furthering our team and Club’s strategic priorities.
Help build and maintain relationships with community organizations and partners by learning about their needs to inform program recommendations.
Serve as the gameday point of contact and greeter for honorees in both the Buck O’Neil Legacy and Salute to Service Seats.
Support fundraising tasks for The Kansas City Royals Foundation and Kansas City Urban Youth Academy, such as solicitation of silent auction items, donation acknowledgement letters, etc.
Execute administrative tasks for The Kansas City Royals Foundation, such as Gameday Greetings, License Plates, and more.
Support Community Impact’s internal and external communication strategy by supporting content creation through ideation and effective documentation of in-stadium and out-of-stadium events.
Perform other tasks as assigned to support the department.