Events Manager – Young Center & Institutional Programs

Denver Seminary; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 39,743 - 49,676; Full time

Job summary

Denver Seminary is seeking an Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute institutional events that engage the public and advance signature programming, presidential and donor gatherings, and Advancement events.

The role requires strong organization, collaboration, and mission-driven leadership to support cross-department success and deliver hospitality that reflects the Seminary’s standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in event coordination or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a full range of institutional events.
• Manage logistics: venue, vendors, A/V, registration, staffing, and on-site execution.
• Maintain master event calendar and project plans with timelines.
• Administer event budgets and payment processing.
• Serve as events liaison across departments.
• Coordinate event communications with Marketing/Communications.
• Uphold hospitality standards for guests, including first-time attendees.
• Coordinate volunteers, student workers, and faculty hosts.
• Conduct post-event evaluation and report outcomes.
• Develop and steward an annual event portfolio with donors and partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Editing/writing

CRM/event software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackbaud NXT

Job description

Reports To: Executive Director, Young Center

Location: Hybrid

Pay: $28.85 – $36.06

About Denver Seminary

Denver Seminary is a vibrant, multidenominational graduate school that prepares men and women to engage the world’s needs with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. We challenge students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally, equipping them to lead God’s people in accomplishing His mission.

General Statement of Job Function

The Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing institutional events through which Denver Seminary engages its public. This role supports signature programming, presidential and donor cultivation gatherings, and Advancement events that serve a broad range of audiences — including church leaders, cultural practitioners, and community members. For many guests, these events represent their first sustained encounter with the Seminary. The standard of hospitality, production, and follow-through this role sets is the standard the institution is known by.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, collaborative, and mission-driven professional with strong interpersonal skills, proven event management experience, and the ability to work effectively across multiple institutional departments.

Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a full range of institutional events, from large-scale signature programming and presidential cultivation gatherings to recurring community events and smaller monthly programming.
• Manage all logistical components including venue selection, vendor contracting, A/V and production needs, registration, staffing, and on-site execution.
• Maintain a master event calendar and develop comprehensive project plans with timelines and milestones aligned to institutional priorities.
• Administer event budgets in compliance with institutional financial guidelines, including ongoing tracking, invoice reconciliation, and payment processing.
• Serve as the primary events liaison across departments, facilitating regular planning sessions, navigating competing priorities, and ensuring clear communication among all stakeholders.
• Coordinate the development and distribution of event-related communications, including invitations, promotional materials, and follow-up messaging, in close partnership with the Marketing and Communications team.
• Set and uphold the standard of hospitality through which guests experience the Seminary, with particular attention to first-time attendees and those outside the Seminary’s traditional networks.
• Coordinate volunteers, student workers, and faculty hosts to create a welcoming atmosphere conducive to meaningful engagement.
• Conduct post-event evaluation and report outcomes to leadership to inform future programming decisions.
• Develop and steward an annual event portfolio that strengthens relationships with donors, alumni, and ministry partners while establishing the Young Center as a serious convenor of consequential conversations in post-Christian Colorado.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in event coordination, project management, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated experience managing events of varying scale, from small recurring programming to large institutional events.graduation.

Qualifications

• A committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ is required, and a lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments.
• Agreement with Denver Seminary’s full Statement of Faith and Statement on Human Sexuality.
• Highly organized self-starter with strong initiative and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
• Adaptable and flexible; able to manage competing priorities and shifting timelines with professionalism.
• Creative, resourceful, and discreet; able to always maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work across multiple departments and organizational stakeholders.
• Knowledge of event promotion and marketing communication practices.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal form.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; familiarity with event management software or CRM platforms (e.g., Blackbaud NXT) preferred.

Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally in order to lead God’s people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world. The position of Director of Admissions supports this mission by:

Outcomes

• Consistent, high-quality programming at the Young Center.
• An efficient, well-organized events function with projects completed on time and within budget.
• First-time attendees, particularly those outside the Seminary’s traditional networks, experience hospitality and substance commensurate with the work the Center’s programming represents.
• Effective interdepartmental collaboration resulting in seamlessly coordinated events across the President’s Office, Advancement Office, and the Young Center.
• Clear and timely event communications that reflect the Seminary’s brand and engage key audiences.
• Positive relationships established with both internal and external constituencies.
• Responsible stewardship of event budgets, with costs tracked consistently and expenditures aligned with event objectives.
• An annual event portfolio that strengthens relationships with donors, alumni, and ministry partners, and that establishes the Young Center as a serious convener of consequential conversations in post-Christian Colorado.

Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Normal office working conditions, including computer usage, may require occasional standing, walking, long periods of sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity & Faith Commitment

Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations. As a faith-based institution, Denver Seminary exercises its legal rights to prefer candidates who affirm and support our Statement of Faith and Community Values, consistent with applicable religious exemptions under federal law.

Accommodation:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants who require accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources.

Note:Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check.