Event Planner

Church & Missions Full Time

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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.

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