Private Events Coordinator - Funerals, Memorials

River City Community Church; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

River City Community Church in Texas seeks a Private Event Coordinator to lead funeral/memorial event planning, manage inquiries, schedule rooms, and coordinate communications from inquiry to post-event.

The role requires strong organization, compassionate communication, proficiency with technology, and the ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor with the Real Life Center private events team.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Membership at River City Community Church preferred; Familiarity with church/parachurch orgs preferred; Experience in planning and executing special events (banquets, weddings, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the private events team for funerals/memorials from inquiry through planning and follow-up.
• Coordinate communication between the family and events team; manage room scheduling and event flow.
• Be present on-site during events; ensure policies are followed and confidential information is handled discreetly.

Skills

Administration

Hospitality

Event planning

Discretion

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Tech literacy

Self-starter

Education

Church membership

Experience planning events

Parachurch organization experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Private Event Coordinator [PEC] serves as the team lead for private funerals/memorial services associated with the Real Life Center [RLC] and River City Community Church [RCCC]. As PEC, this person is the primary interface between the inquiring family and the RLC/RCCC Private Events Team. The PEC is responsible for overseeing the organization & flow of the ENTIRE event, including the facilitation of communication, room scheduling and planning process, from initial inquiry through planning and follow-up, to include being present in-person for the duration of each event coordinated. This person must be highly organized, compassionate, detail-oriented, and possess strong written and oral communication skills. Proficiency with technology and the ability to quickly learn new software is a must. Being a team player and possessing a servant attitude with grace and tact are critical to the success of this position.

Position Type: 1099 contract labor

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience
• Membership at River City Community Church preferred
• Familiarity with working in a church or parachurch organization preferred
• Experience in the planning and execution of special events (ex: banquets, weddings etc.)

Spiritual Gifts & Skill Set

• A strong composition of many or all of the following spiritual gifts preferred: administration, helps, hospitality, and service
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Must be able to follow policies and procedures but possess the ability to use discretion when non-routine situations arise
• Must be able to handle conflict in a biblical manner with grace and tact (Matt. 18:15-17)
• Must be an innovative and intuitive thinker (Anticipate potential issues and find a solution)
• Comfortable giving direction to staff and lay leadership
• Willingness and ability to say “no” to potential good ideas/requests when necessary
• Ability to initiate, plan and manage meetings
• Appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information and situations
• Ability to focus on details, prioritize tasks and meet necessary deadlines
• Familiarity with project management software/applications preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and other computer-based technologies preferred
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 25 lbs.

Spiritual Development

• Demonstrates a stable, mature Christian walk, reflecting the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)
• Willing to work under the direction and guidance of the Elders and Senior Staff of River City Community Church
• Willing to participate in a criminal background check