Conference Coordinator
St. John Paul II Foundation
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
About
Reports To: Director of Conference Events
Position Type: Full-time
Description:
The St. John Paul II Foundation is a national Catholic apostolate proclaiming the Good News about life and family through education and formation. We accomplish our mission through three hallmark initiatives - Together in Holiness, Converging Roads, and Shepherd's Heart. Together in Holiness is a marriage conference series for dioceses that inspires spouses to grow together in holiness and empowers parents to form their children in the Catholic faith. Converging Roads is a regional conference series offering continuing education for health care professionals that equips them to practice the highest ethical and medical standards of their profession. The Conference Coordinator will be responsible for planning and executing conferences for these two initiatives in multiple dioceses across the nation.
Major Duties:
Plan, market, direct, and evaluate multiple Together in Holiness and Converging Roads conferences in dioceses across the nationCollaborate with diocesan directors and representatives from sponsoring organizations to coordinate all non-curriculum elements of conferencesUnder the direction of the President and Vice President of Curriculum, manage communication, contracts, and paperwork for all conference facultySchedule, direct, and coordinate with volunteer conference committees in dioceses where conferences are offeredCoordinate all conference logistics including travel, food and beverage, AV, hotel, venue, diocesan speaker approvals, CME applications, and all other conference detailsDevelop and implement marketing and promotional efforts including collecting and providing content for outside marketing firm, crafting some digital content, and coordinating distribution with sponsors and conference committees Maintain conference budgetsSeek conference supporting sponsors and underwriters in conjunction with conference representatives, diocesan directors, conference committees, and Foundation staff Contribute to the professional environment and Catholic culture of the St. John Paul II FoundationParticipate in staff meetings and other projects or events connected with the Foundation and perform other duties as assigned by the President
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (preferably in Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration) and/or relevant experienceProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google SuiteExperience with conference or event planning, or managing programs, personnel, and volunteersStrong organizational and project management skills, as well as excellent attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong Candidates will:
Manifest a passion for the Church's teaching on the Gospel of the Family and the Gospel of Life. Demonstrate an ability to manage several high-level projects simultaneously and with great attention to detail Exhibit an ability to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet various deadlines across multiple projects. Maintain a high level of professionalism in working with Church officials, staff, partners, and benefactors. Possess strong analytical skills to implement and execute a successful marketing strategy.
This position is located in the Greater Houston area. Travel will be required for assigned conferences, and candidates must be able to occasionally lift and move items weighing approximately 20 pounds. The ideal candidate will be in the area or willing to relocate. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.
Languages
- English
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