Events and Merchandise Project Manager

Supervisor: Campus Operations Sr. Manager

Classification: Full Time, Hourly

     Summary of Job

The Events and Merchandise Project Manager will work with the Events Coordinators to manage tasks and projects relating to Adventures in Missions events and training camps.

The Project Manager will oversee successful inventory management and produce annual sales goals alongside the merchandise coordinator. Finally, they will work with the Campus Operations Sr. Manager on special projects to achieve successful organizational and departmental goals.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee complete task management for each event produced by Adventures in Missions programs (including, but not limited to, World Race Training Camp, World Race Launch, Project Searchlight, Ambassador Training Camp, and Staff Events).

• Work alongside Events Coordinators in daily functions of events to assist with problem-solving and to create workflows to manage efficiency and reduce labor costs.

• Provide complete logistical support for Project Searchlight event alongside the Alumni Relations department.

• Manage all event requests and coordinate with campus operations department to ensure high quality, successful events.

• Coordinate and facilitate event follow-up meetings between the program and events coordinators. Communicate any feedback to campus operations departments and help develop creative problem-solving solutions.

• Assist with special projects assigned by Campus Operations Sr. Manager.

• Check in with merchandise coordinators to support inventory management and sales goals success.

    Competencies Required

• Professing Christian with an established record of high Christian character,  integrity, servant leadership, maturity, and a positive attitude

• Character and Integrity – must have strong Christian moral principles, be trustworthy, honest, fair, and display the Fruit of the Spirit in both word and action

• Servant leadership – must lead as Christ did with humility, considering their needs above your own and making it your priority to improve those you serve

• Maturity –must be strong spiritually, responding appropriately with respect to the time and place of every situation

• Positive attitude – must always be willing to do your best with what is asked of you

• Dependability - can be relied upon to fulfill commitments, meet deadlines and perform job-related tasks

• Problem Solving & Decision Making - able to understand issues, identify problems and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action

• Customer Focused - puts customers first and demonstrates a commitment to service leading to satisfaction for both internal and external customers

• Strategic Leadership - Creates original ideas that support the organizational vision and gains support and commitment from others to see the strategy come to life

• Adaptability - changes style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal and adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation or event.

• Understand and embrace the core values, culture, and ministry of Adventures in Missions.

• Basic knowledge of merchandise (inventory and sales) management.

• At least two year’s experience in event management.