Events Coordinator

Location: Santa Monica
Payroll Status: Full Time (40 hours)
Work week: Sun-Thurs

The Events Coordinator will work with the Ministry Program Director on the coordination, administration, and execution of Vintage on-campus events and programs. This would include Sunday hospitality, weekly programs and events including Alpha, as well as additional events and courses that are scheduled over the course of the ministry year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead events through the full planning process from kick off to debrief

  • Manage budgets and maintain expense reports for each event

  • Coordinate outside vendors including interviewing, booking and scheduling

  • Execute systems setup including event registration, managing guest list/groups and check-ins through Planning Center software

  • Ensure event details, including registration and promotion are scheduled with marketing department

  • Ensure all operations, facility and security processes are observed and communicated

  • Serve as Event Lead on the day of the event from setup through tear down

  • Recruit, utilize, train and lead volunteer teams to prepare for and execute large events

  • Create and execute a culture of radical hospitality on Sundays

Requirements & Experience

  • A committed follower of Jesus with an active, maturing faith

  • Ability to work well in a team environment with a positive life-giving attitude

  • Proficient administrative skills such as scheduling, organizing, coordinating, budgeting

  • Experience in managing events ranging in size from 50 to 1000 guests 

  • Experience working as a volunteer or staff in a mid-to-large size church a plus

  • Ability to stay organized, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks at the same time

  • Ability to write clear and well-crafted emails

  • Proficient in Apple OS and Google Workspace 

  • Ability to become proficient with Planning Center Online, Asana, Slack and other relevant websites/tools.

  • Strong social and emotional intelligence

Pay Range

$50k to $55k annually

If you're interested in this role at Vintage Church, please complete our online Application Form.