Event Coordinator

About You

You love Jesus. You love kids. You know how to throw a great party.

As an Event Coordinator, you have a track record of creating memorable events by assisting in the production from concept through completion. You are passionate, creative and highly organized with a keen eye for details. You are able to manage daily logistics while keeping the big picture in mind.

Most importantly, you know this isn't just your career. It's a chance to do something meaningful. A chance to serve others. And a chance to make a life-changing impact on students with the Gospel.

About the Job

We are looking for a gospel-centered, results-driven, and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to join the LifeWise Academy team. This full-time position plays a key role in supporting LifeWise leaders from around the country by providing excellent conference and training events. The Event Coordinator works closely with the team to implement plans, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to the overall success of LifeWise Academy's events. This position will operate out of our headquarters in Hilliard, Ohio (just outside of Columbus).

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of internal training events and the annual team conference (the LifeWise Summit) from concept through post-event evaluation

Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and vendor contracts to ensure excellence in delivery

Partner with internal leaders to align event goals, learning objectives, and team experience with organizational priorities

Manage event registration platforms and attendee data

Coordinate all event logistics including venue selection, catering, A/V, staging, materials, travel, lodging, registration, and on-site support

Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with venues and vendors

Oversee and manage event-day operations to ensure a seamless and high-quality experience for all team members

Identify and implement process improvements to elevate event quality, efficiency, and participant experience

Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, and health and safety requirements

Recruit, train, and coordinate staff and volunteers supporting internal events

Collaborate with internal communications and marketing teams to develop clear and timely event communications and materials

Conduct pre- and post-event evaluations, analyze feedback and outcomes, and provide recommendations for future improvements

Qualifications

A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Active membership in a church in which teaching aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Proven success as an event coordinator

Proficient in the use of Google Suite

Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management and meticulous attention to detail

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to delegate tasks to meet expectations

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Salary and Benefits

From $55,000 per year

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for qualified employees

Retirement plan, including employer match

Unlimited PTO for qualified employees

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.