Mission-Driven Events Coordinator

Center for Christian Virtue; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Cell phone allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

The Center for Christian Virtue seeks an Events Coordinator to help bring our mission to life by coordinating internal and external events, from donor gatherings to policy summits. You will work with the Events Director on logistics, vendor relations, and on-site event execution.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple moving parts, and flexibility for evenings or weekends as calendars require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Hospitality, Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Entry‑level role with 0–2 years of hands‑on event planning experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for high‑level donors and sponsors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with event registration platforms or CRM is a plus.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs; occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Events Director to plan and coordinate internal and external events.
• Assist with event work plans, timelines, and logistical coordination including location selection, catering, venues, AV, speaker arrangements, staff and volunteers, setup/teardown, and on‑site management.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and partners.
• Contribute to annual calendar planning and event strategy.
• Oversee the events inbox, answer calls, and respond to voicemails.
• Track sponsor and attendee registrations and log event expenses.
• Assist in gathering attendee feedback and compiling reports on event outcomes.
• Perform other duties to support CCV’s mission and values.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Vendor management

Event coordination

Multitasking

Adaptability

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

CRM platforms experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Center for Christian Virtue seeks an Events Coordinator to help bring our mission to life by coordinating internal and external events, from donor gatherings to policy summits. You will work with the Events Director on logistics, vendor relations, and on-site event execution.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple moving parts, and flexibility for evenings or weekends as calendars require.