Our Staff

The Kansas City Sports Commission has a dedicated team of associates. They make more than 25 annual events available to the community. They consistently work to attract, retain and facilitate local and national sports events in Kansas City.

Our staff helps us fulfill our mission to enhance the quality of life and economic success of Greater Kansas City by taking the lead in maintaining and selectively acquiring a diversity of amateur and professional sporting

events; to collaborate with area economic development agencies to attract and retain amateur and professional sports organizations; and to promote the lifetime benefits of sports

for the youth of Greater Kansas City.

We encourage members to contact any  of us to inquire how you can help us make KCSC a better organization dedicated to making our community an overall better place to live, work and play.

Internship Program
The Kansas City Sports Commission is currently accepting applications for Fall 2007 internships. These positions are a great way

to earn school credit as well as a wide variety

of experience in the sports management field. Internships are unpaid, but interns have the opportunity to network with high-profile individuals in the community and attend a variety of sports-related activities and events. Preference is given to current students, but recent graduates may also apply.  Click here for job responsibilities and more information. To apply, submit resume with a cover letter to Marla Hanover at mhanover@sportkc.org.  No phone calls please.

Where are they now?

Sports Commission interns have gone on to great careers in sports and outside of the sports world.  Below are just a few.

Avila University

Big 12 Conference

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Barkley Evergreen & Partners

Certified Athlete

Dick's Sporting Goods

El Paso Diablos

Entercom Broadcasting

Gear for Sports

Global Spectrum

Jackson County Parks & Recreation

Johnson County Parks & Recreation

Kansas City Brigade (Arena Football)

Kansas City Comets

Kansas City Convention & Visitor's Associaton

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Wizards

Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation

Kansas - State Government

Kansas State University

Kemper Arena

Learfield Communications

Leawood Parks & Recreation

Memphis Sports Properties

Spokane Indians Baseball Club

The Ohio State University

Tulsa Sports Properties

University of Kansas

Wichita State University

YMCA of Greater Kansas City


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