STRATEGIC EVENTS DIRECTOR

Youth For Christ USA Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth For Christ USA Inc. in San Antonio, TX seeks a Strategic Events Director to lead high-impact STYFC events including camps, retreats, worship nights, and other gatherings. The role blends visionary leadership with hands-on planning to create Christ-centered experiences for youth.

The Director will oversee event strategy, timelines, budgets, and logistics; recruit and empower teams; and collaborate with ministry staff to extend STYFC’s reach in South Texas communities.

Responsibilities

• Event Strategy, Planning & Execution
• Oversee the full planning lifecycle of major STYFC events, including high school & middle school retreats, summer camps, volunteer and staff retreats, worship nights, and other events.
• Develop event timelines, checklists, and budgets; ensure execution aligns with STYFC’s mission and youth culture.
• Secure venues, manage logistics (transportation, housing, meals, safety protocols), and coordinate post-event follow-up.
• Team Building & Leadership Coordination
• Recruit and organize diverse event teams made up of staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
• Create and lead planning meetings, provide clear roles, timelines, and expectations.
• Equip leaders with the tools and training they need to serve effectively—before, during, and after events.
• Foster joyful camaraderie and unity among all event teams.
• Administrative Excellence
• Manage event registration systems, waivers, travel coordination, room assignments, and schedules.
• Ensure communication flows clearly between teams, families, and partners, leading up to events.
• Maintain documentation, processes, and evaluation tools to improve year-over-year systems and outcomes.
• Recruitment & Community Engagement
• Work with ministry and YLP staff to recruit youth participants, volunteers, and leaders for events.
• Build relationships with church partners, schools, and other community organizations to expand reach.
• Represent STYFC events at church services, youth groups, school visits, and community gatherings.
• Communications & Social Media (Event-Specific)
• Coordinate with the Communications Team to promote events through engaging social media, email campaigns, flyers, and videos.
• Support live content capture and storytelling during events.
• Ensure all communications reflect STYFC’s

Job description

Essential Functions

This person reports to the Chief Ministry Officer as a key part of the leadership team. The Strategic Events Director provides visionary and operational leadership for South Texas Youth for Christ’s high-impact events—including camps, retreats, worship nights, and other strategic gatherings. This role is equal parts organizer, team builder, and spiritual leader—turning big-picture ideas into well-executed, Christ-centered experiences that reach young people with the hope of Jesus.

Position Summary

Essential Functions

This person reports to the Chief Ministry Officer as a key part of the leadership team. The Strategic Events Director provides visionary and operational leadership for South Texas Youth for Christ’s high-impact events—including camps, retreats, worship nights, and other strategic gatherings. This role is equal parts organizer, team builder, and spiritual leader—turning big-picture ideas into well-executed, Christ-centered experiences that reach young people with the hope of Jesus.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Strategy, Planning & Execution
• Oversee the full planning lifecycle of major STYFC events, including high school & middle school retreats, summer camps, volunteer and staff retreats, worship nights, and other events.
• Develop event timelines, checklists, and budgets; ensure execution aligns with STYFC’s mission and youth culture.
• Secure venues, manage logistics (transportation, housing, meals, safety protocols), and coordinate post-event follow-up.
• Team Building & Leadership Coordination
• Recruit and organize diverse event teams made up of staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
• Create and lead planning meetings, provide clear roles, timelines, and expectations.
• Equip leaders with the tools and training they need to serve effectively—before, during, and after events.
• Foster joyful camaraderie and unity among all event teams.
• Administrative Excellence
• Manage event registration systems, waivers, travel coordination, room assignments, and schedules.
• Ensure communication flows clearly between teams, families, and partners, leading up to events.
• Maintain documentation, processes, and evaluation tools to improve year-over-year systems and outcomes.
• Recruitment & Community Engagement
• Work with ministry and YLP staff to recruit youth participants, volunteers, and leaders for events.
• Build relationships with church partners, schools, and other community organizations to expand reach.
• Represent STYFC events at church services, youth groups, school visits, and community gatherings.
• Communications & Social Media (Event-Specific)
• Coordinate with the Communications Team to promote events through engaging social media, email campaigns, flyers, and videos.
• Support live content capture and storytelling during events.
• Ensure all communications reflect STYFC’s