Be a part of the VKZ Community! Vegas Kids Zone (VKZ) is a vibrant and growing organization dedicated to connecting families with essential resources, organizing community-centric events, and empowering young entrepreneurs. We are passionate about creating a supportive environment for families in Las Vegas through insightful content, resourceful fairs, and entrepreneurial opportunities for children.
Working for VKZ offers a wealth of opportunities to develop your career and contribute to meaningful initiatives. Want to write for Vegas Family Insider Magazine? Fill out the form below!
Professional Development Opportunities
Participants will gain practical experience in:
- Business administration
- Marketing and public relations
- Event planning
- Customer service
- Community engagement
- Project management
- Communications and publishing
- Small business operations
About Vegas Family Insider
Our mission is to foster a supportive environment for families in Las Vegas by offering insightful content, resourceful fairs, and empowering children through entrepreneurship.
Vegas Family Insider is run by Kimberley McGee, a longtime local journalist and mentor. She has written and worked with editors at People magazine, Variety, Los Angeles Times, New York Post among other national publications and currently write for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and New York Times. Throughout her professional career, she has mentored students from UNLV who have gone on to become successful reporters, editors, bureau chiefs and public relations specialists.
Vegas Family Insider is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- The chance to make a positive impact in the Las Vegas community.
Work Environment
This position includes a combination of office, event, and community-based work. Some evening and weekend event participation may be required.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant work to Kim@Vegaskidszone.com with the subject line: Example “Advertising Manager Application – (Your Name).”
Executive Assistant
Position Summary:
The Executive Assistant supports the daily operations, events, publications, and community programs of Vegas Family Insider. This position provides hands-on experience in administration, marketing, communications, event planning, customer service, and business development while helping connect local families, young entrepreneurs, and community organizations with valuable resources and opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative Support
- Assist with scheduling meetings, interviews, and community outreach appointments.
- Maintain digital files, databases, and organizational records.
- Assist in tracking sponsorship, advertising, and partnership inquiries.
- Assist with data entry and document preparation.
- Manage follow-up communications with vendors, contributors, and community partners.
Event Coordinator
- Support execution of family events, resource fairs, workshops, and kidpreneur markets.
- Communicate follow ups with vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees.
- Prepare event materials, signage, and registration documents from established templates.
- Assist with event setup, check-in, and post-event follow-up.
Publication Support
- Coordinate communication with writers, photographers, and community contributors.
- Support content organization and publication preparation.
Community Outreach & Partnership Development
- Research potential sponsors, advertisers, and community partners.
- Assist with outreach to schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations.
- Support relationship-building efforts through networking and follow-up communications.
- Help recruit participants for youth programs, events, and educational initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Interest in marketing, journalism, nonprofit work, event planning, or business operations
Reports To
Publisher & Founder, Vegas Family Insider
Advertising Manager
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and creative Advertising Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in developing, implementing, and managing advertising campaigns that promote Vegas Kids Zone events, programs, and initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for marketing and a knack for creative problem-solving. Go here for the detailed job description and to apply or email your resume and relevant files to Kim@vegaskidszone.com,.
Marketing Professional
Position Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and innovative Marketing Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing marketing strategies that enhance Vegas Kids Zone’s presence and engagement within the community. This role requires a creative thinker with strong analytical skills and a dedication to community outreach. Go here for the detailed job description and to apply or email your resume and relevant files to Kim@vegaskidszone.com,
Intern Positions Available
There are many opportunities to expand your skills and write for Vegas Kids Zone and I’d love to work with someone who is willing to put in the work to hone their craft and explore their talents.
VKZ interns will work closely with me as they research, craft questions, write and edit their copy for publication. Other benefits include:
- Learn how to research/write/edit content and brainstorm story ideas.
- Work with a team to produce events from conception to execution.
- Keep in close contact with local media by developing and sending press releases, post-event follow-ups, etc.
Events Coordinator
The Events Coordinator would be tasked with creating meetups and field trips for the Vegas Kids Zone group and subscribers. They will be in charge of supervising a network of local parent volunteers who will head the meetups and field trips with the guidance of the Events Coordinator.
Duties include:
- Polling the group for interest in current field trips and meetups
- Working with the VKZ Street Team to carry out the requested field trips and meetups
- Calling provided business contacts to arrange for field trips and/or discount days for the group
- Provide feedback for the VKZ Street Team and businesses to nurture the relationships for future events
- Moderate the Facebook group events comments for issues and questions
Editorial Assistant
As a VKZ editorial assistant, you will complete one project that falls within your skills and interests, such as
Write one article
Create graphics for events or advertising
Plan and execute an event, from kidpreneur markets to pet fairs
Opportunities With Vegas Kids Zone for Homeschool
If you would like to intern with Vegas Family Insider outside of an educational institution, there are many opportunities to hone your skills, network with professionals and explore the industry.
Students can interview local professionals from a wide range of industries for the Teen Career Advice series, from chefs to local celebrities, athletes, lawyers and journalists. We will meet once a week via Zoom where you can pitch stories you may want to write.
Interns can prepare a weekly press release based on the pre-written weekly newsletter and send to local media. As part of this, interns can keep in contact with local media for events and follow-ups and build professional relationships within the industry.