Events Coordinator

St. Louis, MO, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $27.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Faith Church, located in Sunset Hills Campus in St Louis, MO, is a vibrant and growing ministry that places Jesus Christ at the center of its mission. As a faith-driven organization, it emphasizes a strong community culture centered around spiritual growth, integrity, and active participation in church activities. The church's environment supports various ministries and volunteer Dream Teams, which are essential to executing its vision. Faith Church values a high level of commitment to personal spiritual development, integrity in life, and loyalty to the church's vision and staff. This commitment is reflected in the expectations for all staff and team... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Level of experience: intermediate (practical application)
  • proven experience as an events planner or organizer
  • must have a heart for the church and be a mature follower of Christ
  • fully devoted follower of Christ
  • believes and operates in the gifts of the Spirit
  • wholeheartedly believes in the empowerment of women in pastoral leadership
  • person of godly character and integrity
  • loves Faith Church and lives its vision and culture
  • alignment with 'What We Believe' and 'Leadership Core Values'
  • attend weekly staff meeting
  • attend services regularly with family
  • avoid appearance of evil and conduct life with integrity
  • maintain loyalty to vision and staff
  • passionate about tithing at least 10% of income to the church
  • invest in and lead a Faith Church connect group
  • maintain and multiply Dream Team
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • experience leading teams or groups
  • strong administrative skills
  • ability to work independently
  • work well under pressure
  • enjoy a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • significant work experience can substitute for the degree
  • proven experience as an events planner or organizer
  • excellent communication skills including writing, proofreading, and speaking
  • ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
  • excellent interpersonal skills with high professionalism
  • customer service ethic with high quality expectations
  • proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and mail merges
  • ability to operate email and web searches
  • demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
  • strong administrative skills
  • ability to work independently
  • capability to work well under pressure
  • enjoy a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

  • Aggressively gather information and needs on each project to achieve quality event productions
  • conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff and department leaders make decisions about event possibilities
  • create event execution plan
  • create an event resume and timeline for each event
  • propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process
  • serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters
  • assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary
  • close out all events as required (post event review, thank you notes, updated binder)
  • manage Dream Teams
  • assist with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports to staff directors for each event
  • keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting
  • facility rentals - see through from beginning to end
  • coordinate appointments and visits to see our space, and scheduling of events on the calendar
  • prepare and modify event contracts as requested
  • finalize event content - speakers selection and booking, material writing, proofing, and printing
  • figure out and solidify technical requirements such as staging, lighting, sound, screens, and multimedia presentations
  • select and arrange food and beverage needs
  • schedule event photographer as needed
  • determine who will staff event and lock and unlock building, communicate staff responsibilities in event resume
  • build a Dream Team and team culture in departments that report through you
  • lead the Event Team or Dream Team by mentoring and developing leaders, and monitoring attendance, spiritual growth, and retention
  • ensure Dream Teams are scheduled and prepared for all events
  • write and refine policy and procedures
  • monitor department activities to ensure Faith Church culture prevails
  • conduct regular onsite visits to maintain culture, assess and provide training
  • lead a Connect Group with your team and/or church members

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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