FOCUS Mission Foundation

Senior Event Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
403B retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave

Job Description

FOCUS Mission Foundation, located in Golden, CO, is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to advancing the mission of Catholic evangelization through impactful events and conferences. The organization prides itself on fostering meaningful connections among beneficiaries, supporters, and leadership through well-planned and executed gatherings. The Foundation aims to nurture the faith community by providing enriching experiences that inspire and engage participants deeply.

As a full-time position, the Sr. Event Specialist plays a vital role within the FOCUS Mission Foundation’s events team, reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Events. This role carries significant responsibility for the management and smooth exe... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Full-time employment
  • Proven experience in event management or related field
  • Strong strategic thinking and leadership abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple events and vendors simultaneously
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Commitment to the mission of FOCUS Mission Foundation
  • Ability to respond promptly to communications
  • Capacity to manage budgets within 5 percent variance
  • Flexibility for travel and onsite event coordination

Job Qualifications

  • A practicing Catholic or Christian in good standing with the Catholic Church
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Articulate and confident communicator
  • Background in hospitality, business, communications, or management
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Duties

  • Lead event management activities supporting the Event Director and team
  • Share new initiatives to improve current event management strategies and manage MD Events smartsheet dashboard
  • Manage a set number of events including FOCUS events, SEEK initiatives, and special projects
  • Review post-event surveys and stakeholder feedback to mitigate challenges
  • Oversee follow-up and stewardship activities including gifts, thank you notes, and billing reviews
  • Ensure creation and delivery of physical and digital invitations, track responses, and assist with attendee communication
  • Manage budget, vendor contracts, venue logistics, and provide onsite hospitality during events
  • Participate in SEEK strategy and planning for benefactor experiences
  • Collaborate with other departments and assist the overall needs of the Foundation
  • Communicate event efficacy and produce reports including AAR and ROI analysis

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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