Events Manager

Mars Hill Church’s mission is to make disciples and plant churches. Mars Hill Church has grown from a Bible study to one church with thousands of weekly attenders at 14 different churches in 4 states- Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, and California. We expect a lot from candidates: an unyielding love for Jesus, a mastery of an ever-changing field, and motivation to see leaders trained. Due to our continued growth we are looking for someone who has experience managing large events and conferences. 

Role Summary:

The Events Manager will be part of the Marketing and Communications team and will drive conferences and events for both Mars Hill Church and The Resurgence. We’re looking for a driver and a visionary more than an administrator. This person would be required to focus on creating and improving existing systems, increasing efficiency and building a strong team. They would be a goal setter who plans well through implementation and influence.

Qualifications:

• Committed to fulfill the duties required of Mars Hill Church members as outlined in the membership covenant.
• Committed to fulfill the character qualifications of a deacon as taught in the Scriptures.
• 5+ years experience implementing large conferences and events of 500+ attendees, 50+ volunteers and multiple vendor contacts
• Bachelors degree, emphasis in Events Management preferred

Core Competencies:

• Proven success managing events
• Leadership experience over people and projects
• Relationship/network building
• Risk management
• Budget management
• Strategic/critical thinking

Desired Character Qualities:

• Discretion, perseverance, patience, and a sense of humor
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in-person and on the phone
• The ability to take direction and implement
• The ability to work within an ever changing environment
• The ability to accomplish projects with minimal supervision
• The ability to delegate tasks

Sample Responsibilities:

• Write event proposals for national scale conferences with 2,000+ attendees.
• Plan and implement a mid-week church event for 400+ attendees.
• Lead meetings with department heads from the Art, Video, Web, Production, and Content Departments.
• Finalize executive summaries of a bus tour taking place the following Spring.
• Present proposals before senior leadership teams, knowing all of the details with the ability to anticipate and answer questions.
• Input and update project management software to ensure event deadlines were made.
• Recruit and train volunteers to assist in the event department.
• Network with potential event sponsors and locations, establishing long lasting relationships.
• Develop a robust planning system for events including checklists, contacts, best practices, etc.
• Communicate with multiple departments about event expectations and needs.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, some travel, weekends and evenings depending on event and needs

Hours: Full Time, exempt

Location: Central Offices | Seattle, WA 

Vacation: Vacation and personal days, plus holidays including one week at Christmas 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Disability 

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job posted 2.21.13