Youth Event Lead: Elevate Wednesdays & Retreats

Cornerstone Church; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA is seeking a Youth Event Coordinator to own Wednesday nights, kickoffs, retreats, and conferences with excellence. This full-time role focuses on planning, systems, and hospitality for students and volunteers.

You will supervise events, run communications, and coordinate logistics with ministry partners. The role emphasizes hands-on event execution, leadership development of students and adults, and ongoing growth within a faith‑driven team.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing large events (kickoffs, retreats, conferences).
• Experience with church communications and event registrations.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and hospitality systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute spring/fall kickoffs and retreats; oversee high school conference logistics.
• Manage weekly family messages, monthly newsletter, reminders, and event registrations.
• Coordinate merch and deadlines for website/print with partner teams.
• Interview and coach adult and student leaders; participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Tools

Planning Center

Job description

Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA is seeking a Youth Event Coordinator to own Wednesday nights, kickoffs, retreats, and conferences with excellence. This full-time role focuses on planning, systems, and hospitality for students and volunteers.

You will supervise events, run communications, and coordinate logistics with ministry partners. The role emphasizes hands-on event execution, leadership development of students and adults, and ongoing growth within a faith‑driven team.