Private Events Coordinator - Parties, Weddings

River City Community Church; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

River City Community Church seeks a Private Event Coordinator to lead the Private Events Team for the Real Life Center. The PEC interfaces with families, manages event flow, schedules rooms, and guides planning from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up.

A strong organizer with compassionate, tactful communication is essential, with proficiency in technology and a servant attitude. The role is a 1099 contract position based in Texas, requiring in-person presence for each event and the

Qualifications

• Must be highly organized, compassionate and detail-oriented.
• Experience in planning and executing special events (banquets, weddings, etc.).
• Familiarity with church or parachurch organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organization and flow of the entire event from inquiry to follow-up.
• Coordinate communication, room scheduling and planning processes.
• Be present in-person for the duration of each event coordinated.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Self-starter

Discretion

Meeting planning

Tech-savvy

Education

Church setting experience

Event planning experience

Parachurch familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Private Event Coordinator [PEC] serves as the team lead for private events 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