School of Theology Seattle Pacific Seminary Events Manager
About The Position
Seattle Pacific Seminary (SPS) equips women and men for faithful service in the church and the world through academic excellence, spiritual formation, and deep engagement with Christian faith and practice. SPS offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, preparing students for ministry, leadership, and vocational calling across a wide range of contexts. Through lectureships, conferences, community gatherings, and formation experiences, Seattle Pacific Seminary creates spaces where faith, scholarship, and practice intersect in meaningful ways. Seattle Pacific Seminary is seeking a detail-oriented and relational Events Manager to plan and execute a wide range of events that support the mission and visibility of the Seminary. Some of the signature events include the Walls Lecture, Palmer Lecture, advisory board meetings, faculty/staff events, discernment experiences, commencement and commissioning events and other community gatherings— come play a vital role in advancing the Seminary’s mission and extending its impact. This part-time (20 hours per week), non-exempt, 11-month position reports to the Assistant Dean of the Seminary and is responsible for coordinating events both on and off campus. The Events Manager will ensure that each event reflects excellence, thoughtful hospitality, and alignment with SPU’s Christian mission. This role requires flexibility, as some evening and occasional weekend work is expected based on event schedules.
Requirements
- Experience in event planning or coordination preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Problem-solving mindset
- Flexibility for evenings/weekends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Mission Alignment, a personal commitment to Christian faith; enthusiasm for supporting SPU’s mission; alignment with the University’s Statement of Faith; and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of our Christian community.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute a wide range of Seminary events, including lectureships, conferences, Advisory Board meetings, discernment events, community dinners, graduation events, Homecoming, Convocation, Commissioning, summer intensives, and faculty/staff gatherings.
- Coordinate both on-campus and off-campus events, managing all logistics from concept through execution.
- Create welcoming, well-organized, and mission-aligned event experiences.
- Coordinate travel, lodging, and hospitality for visiting guests.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for event participants.
- Schedule rooms for events and Seminary meetings.
- Coordinate catering, A/V, materials, and event setup.
- Manage the Seminary master calendar.
- Oversee event-day execution.
- Coordinate multi-day Advisory Board meetings including travel, logistics, and materials.
- Maintain membership records and contact information.
- Assist with external events such as Pastors/Ministers Day.
- Collaborate with the Dean, Assistant Dean, faculty, and staff.
- Work with on and off campus partners to execute events.
- Track expenses and maintain records.
Benefits
- SPU pays a portion of the employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- SPU makes contributions to an employee HSA or HRA account
- SPU makes a 7% contribution to a retirement account, for eligible employees, no match required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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