Department: Global Resource Team

Reports to: Events Director

This position is: Full-time; Non-exempt; Support-raised.

The Events Administrator II reports to the Events Director and is primarily responsible for collaboratively supporting, organizing, and executing all Launch Global events. This includes but is not limited to the following: LG’s annual Staff Gathering and Goer Gathering as well as other staff conferences, internal and external trainings, organizational fundraising events, and new staff orientations. As a member of the Global Resource Team (GRT), the Events Administrator II may liaise, as directed, between the GRT and other departments to execute events with operational and programmatic excellence and efficiency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Launch Global is both an equal-opportunity employer and a Christian organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise-qualified individual.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), Launch has the right to, and does, hire only applicants who agree with Launch Global’s Statement of Faith, vision and mission, and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Finances:

This is a full-time, support-raised position. Launch Global provides training, resources, and coaching on how to raise your own financial support. Some expenses for this role are covered by the Staff Engagement budget. The average length of time it takes Launch Global staff to raise all required financial support is three months due to the excellent training provided.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Uphold Launch Global’s mission and vision with every event.
Support the execution of an annual communication plan for all events including timely and relevant information for all stakeholders.
Manage communication as needed across all functions of an event (ex: registration, setup, catering, audio/visual).
Negotiate pricing with vendors as directed.
Assist with day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, lodging assignments, travel planning, food and beverage reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, supply inventory records.
Travel to annual Staff Gatherings and Goer Gatherings. All work-related travel expenses would be covered by Launch Global.
Formulate packing list for guests based on event schedule.
Schedule event activities.
Conduct event kick-off meetings, post-event surveys, and close-down meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Assist with creating a minute-by-minute plan for the execution of the event.
Be available to help answer any and all questions that guests or staff might have before, during, and after the event.
Weekly or bi-weekly 1:1 meetings with the Events Director.
Maintain healthy ministry account financial support.
Address potential problems that arise at events.
Comply with all national and local regulations.
Provide support for additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Displays a track record of achieving results by relying on God in prayer and humility exercised in bold faith.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Displays values of humility, eagerness, and excellence.
Takes initiative what needs to be done and implements it.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize appropriately.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks seamlessly.
Solid judgment and decision-making skills.
Interpersonal skills on par with the ability to meet and exceed these particular job expectations.
Ability to foster team development and healthy team culture.
Work well under pressure and deadlines.
Willingness to pursue a healthy work, life balance.
Ability to assess and implement improvements.
Ability to think critically and resourcefully.
Willingness to receive coaching and make necessary changes based on feedback from the development team and other leaders.

Additional Job Requirements

Relevant education and experience preferred.
Ministry/nonprofit experience preferred.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Must attend annual Staff Gathering and Goer Gathering each year and be able to provide physical support of the events including, but not limited to:
- Being available to direct, help, support, and execute any aspect of the event
- Being able to sit for several hours per day, work at a computer for several hours per day, stand for several hours per day, climb hills and stairs, lift up to 20 pounds, hang physical objects in a full range of motion; and travel out of state.
Participation in monthly Day of Prayer and Evaluation (DOPE).
Understand, affirm, and adhere to Launch Global’s Statement of Faith.
Agree to uphold Launch Global’s Vision, Mission and Values:
- Vision: The multiplication of healthy churches among unreached people groups.
- Mission: Launch Global exists to mobilize churches to develop laborers and leaders who multiply healthy churches among unreached people groups.
- Values: Core values, how we work, how we treat each other.
  Demonstrate Christ-likeness in accordance with biblical values.
  Demonstrate all the character, Launch Global, and biblical values as stated in the Launch Global Staff Handbook.
Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Participate in a child safety training program upon hire and other similar employment-related requirements.
The ability to raise and maintain full financial support.