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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate program/event histories, budget considerations, contractual provisions, and planning committee recommendations to determine requirements and church preferences as to space, facilities, technology, equipment, lodging, catering, and on-site management.
- Plan and coordinate annual and/or special events; gathers, organizes, and assesses information, and develops and prepares recommendations.
- Coordinate services for events, such as accommodations and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements and event security; and relevant ministries as required.
- Develop and prepare event briefings, including timelines, giving a thoroughly communicated overview of the event.
- Assists with determining event budgets and overall logistical requirements.
- Obtain price quotes from vendors for decorations, equipment, facility rentals, food and beverage prices, etc.
- Schedule and coordinate pre-planning, pre-con and post-con meetings and provide status reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be saved, have a servant’s heart, and be a member, in good standing or willing to become a member in good standing of FBCG.
- Must be able to submit to authorities as defined by the Pastor.
- Must possess a gracious, Christ-like demeanor in demanding situations.
- Must have an understanding and appreciation for the ministry and the mission of FBCG
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum three-five (3-5) years major events and meeting planning experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- CEP, CMP, CSEP, or CMM required.
- Must be extremely detail-oriented and possess ability to introduce creative, innovative details/ideas.
- Spiritual gifts of serving and hospitality are a plus!
- Desired spiritual temperament blend is choleric and sanguine
- Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and Microsoft Outlook.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast pace environment.
- Ability to produce and analyze event budgets, perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
- Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Church leaders, ministry members, and church staff.
- Knowledge of conference facilities, technology, and equipment, as well as manage contractual arrangements.
- Ability to create and edit written materials.
- Must be customer service oriented and consistently provide outstanding quality customer relations.
- Must have the ability to work independently, while adhering to policies and procedures.
- Must possess excellent time management skills, follow-up and follow-through skills, with an eye for detail.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exercise mature judgment and good decision-making ability.
- Ability to be extremely flexible in an environment that is subject to many “spur of the moment” changes.