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 Sr. Family Advancement Events Manager role requires an actively engaged manager with a proven history of exceptional event production, negotiation, and communication skills to oversee the delivery of Focus on the Family’s strategically significant events, which include donor-related events, summits, retreats, etc. Not only will this role be accountable for event production and execution, but will also require experiential vision, executive leadership trust, creativity, collaboration, and effective cross-departmental influence. This position ensures that the ministry’s family advancement and high-profile events are optimized by establishing and overseeing the strategic foundation and execution for Focus events from a Brand, marketing, recruitment, messaging, and constituent relationship management perspective. This position requires the individual to lead through influence, consultation, and demonstrated expertise in maximizing events to these ends.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishes and ensures execution of strategy for foundational elements of donor related events, to include alignment with the overarching ministry Brand, registration/ticketing, contracting, promotional materials, displays, signage and on-stage materials, event production and post-event relationship cultivation

• Works collaboratively with the Family Advancement Team in the development of a 3-year donor related event strategy that includes timelines and deliverables, shepherding the information through to completion within the broader integrated constituent engagement communication calendar

• Leads the planning, implementation, and collaborative execution of all production and logistics functions for Focus cruise-related events

• Supports the strategic planning and creative development of donor-related event initiatives, proactively managing all event production needs from branding, design, complementary messaging, and stage experience

• Works with the communications team to collaboratively develop and then execute effective and integrated engagement campaigns to drive maximum demand and brand awareness to external audiences for donor related events

• Leads venue/vendor selection process for donor related events, including RFP’s, contract negotiation, and execution with Procurement/Legal setting the stage for effective event delivery

• Leads post-event reviews to debrief on learnings, best practices, and future adjustments to better achieve outcomes

• Secures external consultants for events when staffing deficiencies arise in ways that ensure the lowest cost while maximizing the participant experience

• Assists the Family Advancement Reps regarding their smaller, regional events

• Creates budgets aligned with the annual planning process, managing expenditures and revenues throughout the event execution process to ensure an accurate final accounting at the conclusion of each event

• Continues to cross-train members of the broader Focus Event Team to support professional development opportunities and ensure proactive succession planning

  Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Travels 15-25% domestically

• May handle direct sales and order transactions

• May meet with local bank, volunteer staff, etc. as needed

  Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

• Provides cross-functional leadership

  Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office environment

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

• Extended time using a computer

• Travel required; This role will require travel including nights and weekends

  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:

• Service-oriented, networker, organized, detailed, quick learner, respectfully assertive, problem-solver, resourceful, creative

• Maintains positive relationships, shows sensitivity

• Exhibits an entrepreneurial way of accomplishing essential duties

• Intrinsically motivated to achieve aggressive goals and objectives

• Works independently and requires only visionary and outcome direction

  Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Communications, or another relevant field

• 5-7 years of relevant managerial and leadership work in executive level events, trade shows, and conference type experiences

• Proven knowledge of industry marketing operations and event management tools (Aprimo, Stova, Salesforce etc.)

• Working knowledge of Focus mission, philosophy, values, and objectives

  Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Demonstrated ability to craft strategy considering outcomes and leading to practical execution

• Excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills to people at all levels and responsibilities

• Self-starter with a willingness to operate at both highly strategic and tactical levels

• Skilled at organizing, prioritizing, and executing simultaneous projects and activities

• Proven ability to work well under pressure and to adapt quickly to change

• Curiosity and ability to think creatively, flexibility and a sense of humor

• Excellent listening skills and exhibits the ability to understand what others are communicating

• Competent in use of computer hardware and software; advanced ability with Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to organize work effectively to meet demanding time constraints, attention to detail and accuracy

  Stewardship Requirements:

• Ability to think from a P/L mindset, whether directly accountable for revenue

• Manages budgets more than $50,000

  Salary Range: $76,956 to $88,398/yr

  Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

  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. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 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 October11th, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

• The potential employee start date is October14th, 2024.

  Posting date: September 13th, 2024

  Unposting date: ongoing until filled

  Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

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

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