Discipleship Ministries/The Upper Room

Event Planning Manager

Discipleship Ministries/The Upper Room

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Job Summary

Remote Position – Must live in the Nashville, TN area. Occasional travel will be required.

The Event Planning Manager oversees and facilitates leadership of all aspects and details of event/meeting planning from site selection to vendor negotiation, event registration (live and digital), onsite staffing, and post-event reporting while coordinating with the Strategic Marketing Director.

Job Responsibilities

This position works on multiple large-scale and small-scale events simultaneously to ensure brand loyalty and quality consistency. Works directly with the Strategic Marketing Director, Creative Services Manager, finance department, and other Discipleship Ministries staff on digital management of contracts, tradeshow displays, location signage and hospitality, and a full range of event-related duties. Maintains relationships with order fulfillment centers to ensure timely and efficient fulfillment of event and website products.

Works with the Strategic Marketing Director to ensure all large and small events meet quality standards that raise the brand of Discipleship Ministries and are delivered on time and on budget. Identify the goals of the event to determine the requirements that must be met to accomplish those objectives.

This is a work-from-home position. The candidate must reside in the Nashville, TN area as some office work may be required. Occasional travel will also be required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalency
  • Three to five years experience in event planning or similar experience.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance Plans
  • Generous Retirement Plan

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources via email at employment@umcdiscipleship.org.

Discipleship Ministries is an Affirmative Action Employer.  M/F/D/V EOE.

Details

  • Date Posted: January 19, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Administrative
  • Service Area: Religious
  • Salary Range: $46,000 - $50,000
  • Working Hours: 37.5 hours/wk