Event Coordinator

THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW; Parker (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA

403(b) retirement plan

Disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

The Colson Center for Christian Worldview is seeking an Event Coordinator to support internal and external events. You will handle pre-event planning, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up under the Director of Customer Experience, ensuring timelines, budgets, and attendee satisfaction.

This hybrid/remote role requires strong organization, vendor coordination, and proficiency with event platforms. Travel about six to eight times per year may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for each event as assigned by the Director of Customer Experience.
• Manage assigned events from initial planning through post-event follow-up, ensuring that timelines, logistics, budgets, and stakeholder expectations are addressed.

Skills

Project management

Event coordination

Vendor coordination

Communication

CRM/digital marketing familiarity

Asana

HubSpot

Cvent

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Asana

HubSpot

Cvent

CRM software

Job description

Ministry Position Description

The Colson Center equips Christians with the clarity, confidence, and courage they need to live like Christians in this cultural moment. Every employee contributes to this ministry effort and is entrusted with meaningful responsibilities that advance our mission and vision. This description outlines the primary ministry areas this position leads and supports.

Position: Event Coordinator Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado (hybrid) or Remote Position reports to: Director of Customer Experience Date written: October 2026

MINISTRY POSITION SUMMARY:

The Event Coordinator supports the successful planning and delivery of internal and external Colson Center events. Under the direction of the Director of Customer Experience, this position coordinates pre-event planning, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up to create an organized and positive experience for attendees.

Key Ministry Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for each event as assigned by the Director of Customer Experience.


• Research vendors and venues and recommend options to the Director of Customer Experience based on event requirements and budget.


• Manage assigned events from initial planning through post-event follow-up, ensuring that timelines, logistics, budgets, and stakeholder expectations are addressed.


• Handle the day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placement, banquet event order reviews, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee support, registration tracking, and reporting.


• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, task assignments, budgets, and status updates for assigned events.


• Coordinate across teams to confirm event objectives, roles, deadlines, communications, and deliverables.


• Provide on-site event support as assigned, including vendor coordination, registration, attendee assistance, schedule management, and issue resolution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of education and experience.


• Experience: Two or more years of experience coordinating events in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to adapt to changing needs, build effective systems, manage multiple priorities, and create an organized, positive guest experience.


• Knowledge areas: Event planning and logistics, customer relationship management systems, and digital project management.


• Computer/Tech Skills: Intermediate proficiency with project management tools such as Asana and familiarity with digital marketing, customer relationship management, sales, and event management platforms such as HubSpot; ability to learn new systems quickly. Experience with Cvent or another event management platform is strongly preferred.


• Physical: Ability to communicate effectively, use a computer, and remain mobile for extended periods while supporting and serving guests at events.


• Travel requirements: Ability to travel approximately six to eight times per year.

Guidelines for All Employees: All employees are expected to conduct their work in accordance with the Holy Bible, the Colson Center Standards of Conduct, the Employee Handbook, the key performance indicators for their role, and the mission of the Colson Center.

Position Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HRA; 403(b) retirement plan; disability, PTO

This is a remote position.