Special Projects Manager - Events

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$72,904 - $87,153•Hybrid

About The Position

Focus on the Family, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is seeking a Special Projects Manager - Events to provide strategy, management, and oversight of key project plans for the Events team. This role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to lead cross-functionally with internal and executive teams to ensure successful outcomes. The ideal individual will be a highly organized leader with a proven track record in delivering complex events and projects that align with organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field/experience is preferred
Familiarity with current trends and best practices in project or event management
5-7 years of relevant work in events, conference management, or project management
Knowledge of industry event management tools
Experience with managing budgets
Experience working with senior executives, high-profile clients, or within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Understanding of Focus on the Family mission, philosophy, values, and objectives
Strong leadership, organizational abilities, and high attention to detail
Skilled at organizing, prioritizing, and executing simultaneous projects and activities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and presentation skills
Strategic thinker
Ability to use appropriate judgment to solve moderately complex problems
Ability to translate broad vision into specific creative tasks
Good listening skills, with maturity and discretion in the handling of confidential and sensitive information
Strong ability to handle issues proactively
Ability to work with little supervision
Competent in the use of computer hardware and software; advanced ability with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

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 and Statement of Faith; 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
Service-oriented, organized, detailed, quick-learner, respectfully assertive, problem-solver, resourceful, creative
Maintains positive relationships, shows sensitivity
Intrinsically motivated to achieve aggressive goals and objectives
Excellent interpersonal and partnership-building skills
Maintains a high degree of integrity and ethical behavior in all business activities and decisions
Coachable, able to redirect work priorities and assignments as requested

Responsibilities

Leads project management for large-scale projects and high-profile events, overseeing all phases from concept through execution with strong organization and clear stakeholder communication
Provides proactive and efficient oversight of budget, timelines, and deliverables throughout the life of the project
Leads risk management and contingency planning efforts to mitigate potential challenges and ensure seamless execution of high-visibility events
Develops strategic event and project roadmaps, launch plans, and functional support plans to achieve measurable objectives
Defines event scope and objectives in collaboration with key stakeholders and event owners
Maintains up-to-date weekly communications and monthly reports of project status to internal teams and executive leadership
Conducts post-event evaluations, including project assessments, fundraising performance, lessons learned, and constituent/donor feedback, to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance future events
Researches and analyzes data related to project management to inform or improve best practices across the team
Oversees the execution of strategic fundraising events, in partnership with Family Advancement leadership, ensuring alignment with organization revenue goals and donor engagement strategies
Collaborates cross-functionally with ePMO, Marketing, Creative teams, and external partners, providing meeting coordination, project documentation, and ongoing communication
Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships with clients, customers, donors, and strategic partners associated with event project efforts
Supervises, trains, and develops direct reports to ensure a high-level of excellence in all aspects of special projects and events
Assists Events Director in overseeing critical aspects of high-profile initiatives and helps execute additional corporate events as needed
Fosters a collaborative, servant-minded environment within the events team
Perform all other duties as assigned