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 $18.75 - $27.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Faith Church is a dynamic faith-based organization committed to impacting lives through ministry, community engagement, and well-coordinated events. As a vibrant and growing church, Faith Church relies heavily on the dedication and passion of its team members and Dream Teams – volunteer groups who play an integral role in supporting various church functions and initiatives. This organization prioritizes spiritual growth, integrity, and community service, creating a nurturing environment where every participant is encouraged to grow both personally and spiritually. Faith Church values leadership, teamwork, and a culture rooted deeply in its vision and beliefs, aiming to foster unity and spiritual... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Intermediate level of experience in practical event planning
  • Demonstrated heart for the Church as a mature follower of Christ
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong administrative skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience leading teams or groups
  • Work well under pressure
  • Enjoy fast-paced environments
  • Passionate about tithing
  • Committed to maintaining Godly character and integrity
  • Willingness to lead a Connect Group
  • Attend weekly staff meetings
  • Maintain loyalty to the vision and staff of Faith Church
  • Ability to travel locally between campuses and occasionally overnight
  • Availability for 40-45 hours per week including evenings and weekends during peak seasons

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an events planner or organizer
  • Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and Dream Teamers
  • Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
  • Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • significant work experience can substitute for the degree
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and mail merges
  • email and web searches
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Dream Teams and team members
  • Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills

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 need to be selected and booked, and all material needs to be written, proofed, and printed
  • Technical requirements need to be figured out and solidified
  • Will there be staging? Lighting? Sound? Screens? Multi-media presentations?
  • Food and beverage needs to be selected and arranged
  • 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 that builds the value and worth of the individuals in these departments
  • Lead the Event Team or Dream Team reporting to you by investing in its leaders and mentoring and developing them
  • Monitor their attendance, spiritual growth, and retention in your department
  • Make sure Dream Teams are scheduled for every event and prepared for all services and special events
  • Write and refine Policy and Procedures
  • Monitor reporting department activities to ensure Faith Church culture prevails
  • Regular onsite visits to each campus to maintain culture, assess training needs, and train
  • Build the Dream Team culture in every department that reports to you
  • 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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