Event Coordinator, Business

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 Life Wise Academy team. This full-time position plays a key role in supporting Life Wise 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 Life Wise 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 Life Wise 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 Life Wise Academy Statement of Faith
• Active membership in a church in which teaching aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the Life Wise 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

Life Wise 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. Life Wise Academy is in that category.