Event & Project Coordinator
7 days ago
Grand Rapids
Job DescriptionSalary: $26.00 - $30.00 Mission India is currently seeking a professional Event & Project Coordinator to join our Communications team. In this key role, you will serve as the lead for multiple local and national donor engagement events, coordinating all event details, ensuring all needs are met, and staying within the approved budget. Our ideal candidate not only has meticulous attention to detail but also thrives in idea-rich environments, demonstrating the skills to unite diverse perspectives and steer projects with clarity and confidence. Located in Kentwood, MI, Mission India is a vibrant ministry bringing lives to Christ on a global level. For over 45 years, Mission India has been partnering with local believers in India to change lives through Church Planter Training, Adult Literacy Classes, and Childrens Bible Club programs. At our organization, it is important to be an active and passionate Christian, have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, have a heart for the Great Commission, and agree with Mission Indias Statement of Faith. Find out more at As our Event & Project Coordinator, some of your responsibilities will include: • Select and secure event locations, including site visits, recommending venues, negotiating with vendors, and keeping event costs within the approved budget, • Serve as lead for all events, coordinating all details including master invitation lists, schedule of event timeline, and key items, including invitations, attendee lists, seating arrangements, room blocks, travel times for internal staff, and presentation schedule, • Serve as liaison during events by being on call for unexpected changes, working with venue staff, ensuring attendees logistical needs are met, and general event facilitation, • Input and organize tasks within the Communications and Marketing Teams project management system, • Communicate cross-departmentally regarding project requests submitted to the Marketing and Communications Teams To be successful as our Event & Project Coordinator,you will need the following: • Associate degree (AA/AS) or equivalent required, plus a minimum of 3 years of event planning experience OR a comparable mix of education and experience, • Commitment to the organizations mission, values, and mission principles, • Ability and willingness to work harmoniously as part of a larger team, • Natural desire to serve others, specifically guests at events, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce is a bonus, • Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, • Strong time management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities to meet deadlines, • Ability to work independently, analyze, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment, • Detail-oriented, dependable, and precise; follow up and follow through, • Ability to present oneself in a professional demeanor and remain calm during high-pressure situations, • Driver's License & Passport (10% travel required) At Mission India, we will support your professional growth while offering a great work environment, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a HYBRID work arrangement (1x onsite per week). Apply to join our team today!