Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.75 - $36.25
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
AFLAC
403B retirement plan
Vacation Time
Vacation Payout
Sick Time
Holidays
Service awards
community service days
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Medical Plan
dental plan
vision plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
Job Description
Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to supporting and strengthening families through various outreach programs, educational content, and community engagement initiatives. Founded with a mission to promote biblical values within families, the organization offers resources, counseling, and events designed to nurture healthy relationships and moral development in line with Christian teachings. As a nonprofit organization, Focus on the Family garners support through donors and volunteers who share a passion for family-centric ministry and the Great Commission. Its broad scope includes media production, conferences, counseling services, and extensive community-based activities. The organization places a high value on... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2 to 4 years of relevant event planning experience
- experience in service industry
- willingness to work occasional weekends and overtime
- ability to travel within continental United States
- physical ability to stand and walk up to 16 hours
- ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently
- able to push up to 100 pounds consistently
- good eye-hand-foot coordination
- able to distinguish colors
- must pass post offer prehire physical exam
- must pass data management test
- excellent interpersonal skills
- strong organizational skills
- ability to handle confidential information
- flexible and adaptable under pressure
- strong communication skills
- attention to detail
- ability to work independently with general direction
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field preferred
- 2-4 years of experience planning and implementing events, conferences, seminars, retreats, or related activities
- experience in service industry required
- experience in hospitality industry a plus
- knowledge of Focus on the Family mission, philosophy, values, and objectives
- experience with negotiating contracts and interdepartmental communication
- excellent interpersonal skills
- strong planning and organizational skills
- effective verbal and written communication skills
- ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- strong attention to detail
- problem-solving skills in crisis situations
- flexibility and stress management
- confidentiality handling
- highly proficient in Office 365, MS Word, MS Excel including pivot tables and data management
- ability to pass data management tests
Job Duties
- Act as logistical lead in planning, execution, communication, and documentation of assigned events ranging from small to large scale
- assist the Working Supervisor to execute logistical plans for large and extra-large events
- ensure all clients and event owners experience the highest level of care and communication throughout the planning and execution process
- provide and maintain consistent, regular, comprehensive communication and documentation including calendar and event information management
- work effectively with various departments to ensure strong collaboration and successful events
- coordinate and lead meetings for all assigned events including creating and presenting presentations
- develop detailed schedules and timelines supporting deadlines for assigned events
- gather and prepare all assigned event materials and set up rooms according to event plan
- manage expenditures and income throughout the event planning process including final accounting
- facilitate contracting, purchasing, and invoicing processes
- assist Working Supervisor in people management as needed
- manage post-event communication, debriefs, and documentation archival
- maintain regular communication of logistical status and reporting to supervisors
- assist in managing event calendar and coordinating production and operations team onsite requests
- act as backup for event calendar management
- develop and implement organizational plans for inventory and event spaces
- assure data accuracy on event database and support report creation
- support monthly and annual reporting
- ensure all financial reports are completed timely
- research and analyze event trends and best practices
- act as subject matter expert for event management system including registration site building
- prepare event FAQs
- represent Events Department on cross-functional teams
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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