Global Prayer Gathering Events Lead

International Justice Mission; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

12 holidays

Retirement options

Commuter benefits

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a seasoned People Events Associate to manage the Global Prayer Gathering and multiple employee engagement events. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee timelines and budgets, and optimize attendee experiences across a worldwide network.

hybrid role in the Washington, DC area with remote options for non-local candidates. Candidates should have 5–10+ years of event planning experience in mission-driven organizations and be comfortable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-10+ years of experience planning, coordinating, or managing large-scale events.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Proven ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and operational details simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating global events or working across cultures and with internationally distributed teams.
• Familiarity with event registration systems and attendee experience management.
• Experience working in mission-driven, non-profit, faith-based, or international organizations; and
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles' Creed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day planning and execution of the Global Prayer Gathering by managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination to ensure seamless delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure alignment, accountability, and collaboration across teams.
• Serve as the lead for event registration and participant experience initiatives.
• Manage event logistics and vendor relationships including contracting, procurement, and coordination with external partners.
• Proactively identify risks and implement solutions that enhance the attendee experience and event outcomes.
• Build collaborative relationships across departments and global teams.
• Ensure workstream leaders have the information, tools, and support needed to execute their responsibilities successfully.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with internal stakeholders throughout the planning cycle.
• Manage event-related communications with external vendors, partners, and constituents as needed.
• Facilitate post-event evaluations, including surveys, reporting, and stakeholder feedback.
• Analyze outcomes and recommend improvements that strengthen future event experiences.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across People Events.
• Partner with the Employee Experience and Global People Support Events teams on additional employee engagement events throughout the year.
• Provide support for organization-wide initiatives that advance employee connection, culture, and engagement; and
• Participation in IJM's community of spiritual formation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Event coordination

Attention to detail

Global/event experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Event registration systems

Job description

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a seasoned People Events Associate to manage the Global Prayer Gathering and multiple employee engagement events. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee timelines and budgets, and optimize attendee experiences across a worldwide network.

hybrid role in the Washington, DC area with remote options for non-local candidates. Candidates should have 5–10+ years of event planning experience in mission-driven organizations and be comfortable