Posted 2/25/2022
Job Title:
Event Coordinator
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
Saint Clement Parish
1641 W. Diversey Parkway
Chicago, IL 60614
Description:
The Parish Event Coordinator is responsible for the calendar of social events, collaborating with staff and volunteers for event details, and handles set-up, strike, and run of show for all parish events.
Responsibilities
•Plans and coordinates parish-wide or parish hosted events throughout the year.
•Ensures that parish hospitality is effective, engaging and creates a sense of community.
•Manages and oversees events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors (when applicable), and managing take-down.
•Collaborates with other members of the staff and parish volunteers in strengthening the mission of Saint Clement.
•Engages, trains, develops and supports members of the parish event team.
•All other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
•Exceptional project management and detail-oriented skills.
•Passionate about radical hospitality.
•Availability for evening & weekend work.
•Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
•Passionate about and committed to the Mission of the Catholic Church, Saint Clement and the Archdiocese of Chicago.
•Demonstrates understanding, respect and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.
•Practicing Catholic preferred.
•Relevant experience in member engagement, hospitality and welcome industry.
•Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with people from varied social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
•Strong read of people and situations; able to ascertain needs and match resources.
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Power Point and data base systems.
Special Directions:
Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”
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