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Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Event Planner 3 position exists to oversee the planning of various small to large and executive level events by managing all planning, execution, follow-up, and evaluation of events onsite. Additionally, this position will support the Planning Supervisor on extra-large events. This position requires only general direction and works independently; refers unusual or complex problems to supervisor.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Acts as a logistical lead in planning, execution, communication, and documentation of all assigned events ranging from small to large scale

+ Assists the Working Supervisor to execute logistical plans that support goals and objectives for large and extra-large events

+ Ensures all clients and event owners experience the highest level of care and communication throughout the planning and execution process

+ Provides and maintains consistent, regular, comprehensive communication and documentation, including participation in relevant events, keeping calendars, event information, attendee lists and other event related information to Working Supervisor, clients, President’s office, and other executive offices

+ Works effectively with various departments to ensure strong collaboration, partnerships, and successful events assuring prompt follow through on assigned tasks and responding quickly to requests for information

+ Coordinates and leads meetings for all assigned events, including creating presentations and presenting ongoing event progress

+ Develops detailed schedules and timelines in support of established deadlines for assigned events. This includes setting due dates and ensuring completion by those dates

+ Gathers and prepares all assigned event materials; set up room or spaces according to event plan

+ Manages expenditures and income throughout the event planning process and creates a final accounting at the conclusion of each event

+ Facilitates contracting, purchasing, and invoicing processes with internal and external teams

+ Assists the Working Supervisor in people management of key points of contact for large and extra-large events as needed

+ Manages post-event communication, debriefs, and documentation archival for all assigned events

+ Maintains regular communication of logistical status and reporting for all assigned events to Working Supervisor and Events Manager

+ Assists Supervisor on managing event calendar and coordinating with event production and operations team to review and execute all onsite event requests

+ Assists and acts as backup for Working Supervisor on event calendar management

+ Develops and implements organizational plans for inventory and event spaces

+ Assures data accuracy on event database and supports the Working Supervisor in creating reports

+ Supports Working Supervisor on monthly and annual reporting on general event data

+ Ensures all financial reports pertaining to assigned events are completed and turned into appropriate departments within specific timelines

+ Researches, analyzes, and understands data of event trends and best practices related to event planning, execution, and overall experience

+ Acts as a subject matter expert for the event management system, which includes building and maintaining registration sites as well as post-event documentation

+ Prepares appropriate FAQs for events as needed

+ Represents the Events Department on cross-functional teams working together to ensure successful events

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Assists and supports other Event Planners and Supervisor as needed

+ Performs general office duties e.g., filing, typing, data entry

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job

+ May act as volunteer coordinator for large and extra-large events

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

+ Office and onsite/offsite venue environment

+ Must be able to pass a Post Offer Prehire Physical exam

+ May travel within the continental United States

+ May be required to work occasional weekends and overtime

+ Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time – up to 16 hrs.

+ Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis

+ Ability to push up to 100 lbs. on a consistent basis

+ Requires repetitive tasks/motions, good eye-hand-foot coordination, good manual

+ dexterity, and able to distinguish colors

+ Must be able to hear alarms/phone and voice mail messages/normal speaking voices

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)

Personal Characteristics:

+ Humble, good work ethic, upbeat can-do attitude, approachable

+ Proactive, takes initiative, team player, customer service oriented, considerate of others, teachable nature, adaptable

+ Well-developed social skills

+ Emotionally resilient and capable of handling pressure and rejection without inappropriate disappointment of personal reproach

+ Creates favorable impression in terms of appropriate attire, appearance, behavior, and attitude

+ Convincing, persuasive, and credible, able to impress favorably and win long-term confidence and trust

Knowledge/Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field preferred

+ 2-4 years of experience planning and implementing events, conferences, seminars, retreats, or related activities

+ Experience in some area of service industry required

+ Experience in the hospitality industry a plus

+ Knowledge of FOF mission, philosophy, values, and objectives

+ Experience with negotiating contracts, teams, interdepartmental communication

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

+ Requires significant interaction with high-net-worth donors and executives

+ Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all types of personalities

+ Strong planning and organizational skills

+ Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels (verbal and written)

+ Ability to handle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy

+ Ability to solve problems in a crisis

+ Ability to be flexible and handle stress of constantly changing priorities and demands

+ Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion

+ Highly Proficient in Office 365, MS Word, MS Excel (Pivot Tables, spreadsheets, and data management)

+ Must pass the data management test (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Stewardship Requirements:

+ In cooperation with meeting owner’s leadership, is responsible for all assigned event budgets

Pay Range : $20.00 to $23.00 / hour

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

*Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

+ Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

+ Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

+ AFLAC

+ 403B Retirement Plan

+ Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

+ Sick Time

+ Holidays

+ Service Awards

+ Community Service Days

+ Bookstore Discount

+ Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

+ Medical Plan

+ Dental Plan

+ Vision Plan

+ Life Insurance

+ Disability Insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

+ Sick Time

+ Bookstore Discount

+ Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline:

+ Priority will be given to applications submitted by January 15, 2026 However, this posting will remain open until filled.

+ The potential employee start date is February 2, 2026

Posting date: January 5, 2026

Un-posting date: ongoing until filled

Posting contact email: [email protected]

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly