Events Director

CCV•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Events Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all organizational events, ensuring each gathering advances the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive events strategy, managing budgets, leading planning and execution, and cultivating strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, sponsors, and partners. The Events Director balances high-level planning with hands-on involvement to deliver excellent, mission-centered events.

Requirements

Proven experience in event planning and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from concept through execution.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, lead collaboratively, and adapt to changing priorities.
Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic data entry, file management, and data research.
Willingness to travel and work evenings or weekends as required for events and meetings.
Mature Christian, currently attending or pursuing attendance in a local church.
Agreement with and adherence to CCV’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
Demonstrated commitment to CCV’s mission and position on Core Issues.
Ability to work discreetly with confidential information.
Trustworthy, responsible, tactful, diplomatic, and focused on building consensus rather than emphasizing differences.
Maintain a high level of professionalism focused on client/constituent relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision, planning, and execution of all internal and external events.
Develop and manage the annual calendar of events in alignment with organizational goals and ministry priorities.
Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure events support fundraising, community engagement, and ministry objectives.
Oversee the development of detailed event work plans, timelines, and logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual needs, speaker coordination, staffing, volunteer assignments, and on-site management.
Provide leadership during event setup, execution, and teardown, ensuring excellence and resolving issues as they arise.
Oversee sponsor, donor, and attendee registration systems and data tracking.
Manage the Events inbox and event-related communications, including responding to inquiries and voicemails in a timely manner.
Cultivate and manage relationships with internal partners, vendors, suppliers, sponsors, venues, and strategic partners.
Perform other duties as assigned to help drive the vision and fulfill the mission of the ministry.