People Events Associate

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

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a People Events Associate to manage the planning, coordination, and execution of the Global Prayer Gathering (GPG), one of IJM's most significant global events, and deliver a spiritually meaningful and operationally excellent gathering that brings together staff and supporters from around the world.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to Director, People Events and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

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.

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.

Critical Qualities:

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
• Exceptional planning, organization, and execution skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication;
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity in communicating across diverse audiences;
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach to teamwork;
• Creative problem-solving and sound judgment in fast-paced environments;
• Ability to remain flexible and effective amid changing priorities; and
• Adept at creative problem solving.

Application Process:

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

• What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

What does IJM have to offer?

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
• Retirement benefit options
• Paid leave starting at 23 days
• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance and reference check processes.

At IJM, we're committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That's why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.