Events Director

12Stone Church; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking an Events Director to plan, coordinate, and execute church-related events that foster community engagement, spiritual growth, and outreach. This role blends project management with ministry leadership, ensuring events align with the church’s mission.

You will lead Daymakers, manage budgets and vendors, schedule facilities, and work with pastors and staff to promote events through media and signage.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of event planning experience, preferably in church or nonprofit settings.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate Daymakers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute churchwide events, local and global.
• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and logistics.
• Recruit, train, and manage Daymakers and staff.
• Collaborate with pastors, ministry leaders, and vendors.
• Manage facility use, setup and teardown.
• Promote events through communications and branding.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Scheduling tools

Evenings & weekends

Church/nonprofit experience

Mission alignment

Tools

Scheduling software

Event management tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 001--Lawrenceville - Lawrenceville, GA 30043

The Events Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing church-related events that foster community engagement, spiritual growth, and outreach. This role blends project management with ministry leadership, ensuring that all events align with the church’s mission and values.

QualificationsKey Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

• Organize and oversee two types of churchwide events:
• Globally resourced local events such Trunk or Treat, Daymaker Day, Kids Camp, etc.
• Global events such as CAMP, Worship Nights, Unshakeable events, etc.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and logistics plans.
• Coordinate setup, breakdown, and day-of operations.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and manage Daymakers and staff involved in event execution.
• Foster a culture of hospitality and excellence among event teams.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with pastors, ministry leaders, and administrative staff to align events with church goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external vendors and service providers.

Facility & Resource Management

• Schedule use of church facilities and ensure proper setup and teardown.
• Oversee equipment, supplies, and décor for events.

Marketing & Promotion

• Collaborate with communications teams to promote events via community engagement, social media, and signage.
• Ensure branding and messaging are consistent with church identity.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• 5-7 years experience in event planning, preferably in a church or nonprofit setting
• Ability to lead and motivate Daymakers
• Proficiency with scheduling and project management tools
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• A heart for ministry and alignment with the church’s faith and mission

Bonus Traits

• Creative problem-solver with a calm demeanor under pressure
• Detail-oriented with a knack for anticipating needs
• Spiritually mature and able to represent the church with grace and professionalism

Spiritual Criteria:

• Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Models’ standards and expectations of leaders within 12Stone™Church
• Must attend 12Stone®Church

Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, 12Stone Church does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.