Job Description

Position Overview: We are looking for a passionate and highly organized Event Coordinator to join our team. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who loves Catholic art, culture, and evangelization. You will be responsible for planning and executing a wide range of events, including sacred architecture tours, candlelight Masses, concerts, film screenings, and more. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, creative, and excited about helping us build something new. Key Responsibilities:

• Event Logistics Management: Coordinate venues, vendors, contracts, checklists, volunteers, signage, catering, seating, and more. Manage event setup and tear down, ensuring smooth event flow.
• Event Budgeting: Track expenses and manage event budgets, ensuring events stay within allocated budgets. Prepare financial reports post-event.
• Event Marketing: Promote events via website updates, email campaigns, and social media (Facebook, Instagram). Maintain and manage event contact lists.
• Event Types You'll Manage: Sacred Architecture Tours of Greater Cincinnati Churches, Candlelight Masses, Holy Hours, and Sacred Music Concerts, Speaker Series, Art Exhibitions, Film Screenings

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Arts Administration, Theology, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Experience: 6 months to 1 year of event coordination experience is preferred, ideally with cultural or faith-based events. Non-profit or mission-driven experience, particularly within Catholic or Christian organizations, is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Event Planning and Management: Excellent at organizing and managing multiple event logistics.
• Budgeting: Ability to create and adhere to event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Marketing and Promotion: Strong skills in social media, digital marketing, and outreach.
• Volunteer and Team Management: Experience recruiting and managing volunteers or small teams.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and writing skills.
• Creative Sensibility: Passion for Catholic art, culture, and creating engaging experiences.
• Flexibility and Problem Solving: Ability to adapt to last-minute changes and solve problems under pressure.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Google Workspace, Canva, Constant Contact, Salesforce, and QGiv is preferred. Training opportunities will be available.

Personal Characteristics:

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: This is a start-up environment with lots of room for growth. We need someone who is excited about building something new and sustainable.
• A Heart for Evangelization: Passion for helping people discover the hope and beauty found in the Catholic faith through art and culture.
• Commitment to the Catholic Church: Respect and fidelity to Church teachings, liturgy, and traditions.

Work Environment & Location:

• Our office is located in Lakeside Park, KY, with an event space in Clifton, Cincinnati. The Event Coordinator will work across the tri-state area.
• Flexible schedule with a balance of in-office hours and work-from-home flexibility, depending on event load.
• Expect evening and weekend work depending on event schedules.

Salary & Benefits:

• $45,000 annual salary, with room for growth, based on dedication and the achievement of ticket and fundraising goals.
• Healthcare benefits or a stipend to cover healthcare costs.
• Flexible schedule and generous time off, with the encouragement to attend daily Mass or Holy Hour.
• Exciting, varied work environment-no two days are the same!

How to Apply: To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and four references to Brad Torline, Executive Director, at [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING]

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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