Conference Coordinator Internship, UMKC Student Affairs

Hiring Department

Department of Residential Life

Job Description

The Conference Coordinator Intern is a temporary summer position serving a critical customer service role in Residential Life. The two (2) interns will facilitate on-site experience for conference guests that will exceed guests’ expectations. During the summer of 2026, our conference guests will include individuals supporting World Cup operations in Kansas City, in addition to traditional academic, athletic, and social groups.

Conference Coordinator Interns will receive supervision from a Residential Life Coordinator while also receiving direction from the Assistant Director of Residential Life for Business Operations and the Customer Service Manager in Student Auxiliary Services. This intern should be highly motivated, hardworking and able to think proactively in a fast-paced environment. Interns will also identify and complete a project that will enhance their professional skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate student staff
• Facilitate facility preparation and readiness for the arrival of conference guests
• Ensure that services and resources are in place to meet the needs of conference guests from arrival to departure
• Maintain accurate occupancy and transaction records for conference guests
• Attend in-person, actively participate, and facilitate sessions of professional and student staff training
• Attend weekly departmental staff meetings and conference staff meetings
• Co-lead weekly student staff meetings to communicate conference updates, operational tasks, conference needs and related expectations
• Facilitate professional and team development activities for student staff
• Serve in conference on-call rotation
• Other duties as assigned to ensure that conference guests have a positive experience at UMKC
  
  

Anticipated Outcomes & Opportunities For The Conference Coordinator Intern

• Expand professional network by meeting with senior and mid-level administrators at UMKC
• Gain experience as professional staff member within Residential Life
• Gain experience in team development and supervision
• Gain understanding of day-to-day conference services operations
  
  

Shift

• Position will require approximately 35 hours per week
• Conference Coordinator Interns will be unable to work a second position during the time of employment
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must reside in the assigned on-campus apartment
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment as a UMKC Graduate student
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service and residential leadership
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Drivers’ license
  
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

• Stipend of $2,665 (taxable income) prorated based on dates of internship paid in monthly installments
• Food stipend of $1,615 (taxable income) prorated based on dates of internship paid in monthly installments
• Private bedroom and bathroom within furnished two-bedroom apartment, second bedroom occupied by other Conference Coordinator Intern; includes shared kitchen, living room, and laundry
  
  

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Other Information

Must be able to work continuously between May 20, 2026 and August 5, 2026 (specific dates are negotiable with preference given to candidates available for the entire period)

Other Information

• Must successfully complete a background check as required for employment in the University of Missouri System, background check will be initiated upon offer extension and acceptance
• Must successfully complete training, background check, and sex offender registry search in compliance with the Youth Protection Policy
• We cannot provide relocation for this position.
  
  

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.