Job Description

Events Manager

Reports to Events Director

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.

The Events Manager designs live brand experiences that bring the identity and mission of Word on Fire to life to  inspire action amongst the religiously unaffiliated, faithful Catholics, and donors. The Events Manager serves as a member of the event team responsible for the execution of all events for the ministry. The Events Manager works closely with internal business partners and 3rd party vendors, partnering to ensure successful event execution.

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class, mission-driven live events/experiences and activation for the ministry
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand key business strategies, value propositions, and products, to bring key messaging alive through creative mediumsIncluding but not limited to: video, design, story telling through onsite branding, etc.
• Lead the end-to-end production of an event from conception to delivery to post-event analysis; including but not limited to: vendor negotiations, logistics organization, food & beverage, etc. 
• Manage the full project life cycle of events from ideation and planning through execution and review; including: developing, managing and maintaining overall project plans, timelines, run of show, budget development, tracking and reconciliation
• Develop event budgets, track expenses, and negotiate with vendors to ensure events are delivered within budget
• Maintain prompt and professional cross-functional communication and proactive issue resolution to ensure seamless execution of all events 
• Identify and manage potential event risks and develop contingency plans, while maintaining compliance with legal, insurance, health and safety requirements at all events 
• Evaluate event success and recommend improvements for future events

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in event management/production
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills and critical thinking, with a focus on proactiveness and strong attention to detail 
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Adept with basic computer skills such as: Google Docs, PowerPoint, Sheets or Excel, and email
• Willingness to work occasional flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required
• Travel requirement approximately 1-2 times per quarter
• Basic accounting skills to track spending and effectively manage a budget
• Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective in providing exceptional hospitality
• Networking skills to build relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Experience working in an event agency
• Knowledge of risk management to identify potential legal liabilities and take steps to mitigate them
• Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this position is $71,000 - $90,000 annually. Word on Fire determines individual compensation on several factors, including but not limited to, experience, skills, alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for annual merit increases based on individual performance.

Word on Fire also offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:

• Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year
• Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
• Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

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