Join us in making a significant impact on the School of Theology and Seminary at Seattle Pacific University through exceptional event management and coordination!

Seattle Pacific University is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Events Manager for our School of Theology and Seminary. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of key events, including lectureships, conferences, advisory board gatherings, graduations, and more. The ideal candidate will have a passion for event management and a commitment to the mission and values of Seattle Pacific University.

Key job duties include

Event Planning

• Coordinate and manage events for the School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/SPS), both on and off-campus. Key events include the Walls Lecture, Palmer Lecture, SPS Advisory meetings, annual SOT Faculty/Staff events, TSU events, Homecoming Alumni Breakfast, Convocation, Commissioning, SPS Discernment Weekends, Graduation, summer intensives, tenure receptions, and farewells.
• Maintain and manage the SOT/Seminary Calendar.
• Schedule rooms for all events, including school meetings.
• Coordinate catering and food arrangements for various meetings with Sodexo or other caterers.

Lectureship and Special Events

• Plan and coordinate SOT Lectureships such as:
• Frank Spina Christian Scripture Lectureship, Mark Abbott Ministry Lectureship, Alfred Palmer Theology Lectureship, Walls Wesleyan Theology Lectureship
• Help coordinate Pastors/Ministers Day with the Wesleyan Holiness Connection.
• Plan and coordinate two Discernment Days each year in coordination with the Assistant Dean.
• Organize Seminary Community Dinners in Kingswood.
• Plan and coordinate Seminary Graduation and UG Senior Breakfast.
• Collaborate with the Dean to plan and coordinate the beginning of the year Faculty Retreat.

Advisory Board and External Relations

• Coordinate twice-yearly/two-day meetings of the SPS Advisory Board, including airfare/hotel arrangements, room reservations, and catering for CEOs.
• Maintain meeting agendas, packets, and follow-up items.
• Update membership records and contact information.

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience. Preference for a BA in Theology or specialized ministry. MDiv or MA in Theology, a plus.
• Proven experience in event planning and coordination, at least two years preferred. Previous experience in higher education, preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Personable, outgoing personality.
• Results-oriented self-starter who demonstrates the ability to lead and be a team player in an administrative and/or ministry environment. Demonstrates resourcefulness, resiliency, trustworthiness, and a strong sense of responsibility
• Awareness of racial/ethnic/gender identity issues and demonstrates ability to cultivate relationships of trust with a diverse group of internal and external constituencies.
• A maturing and contagious Christian faith, knowledge of and willingness to actively support the Christian mission of the University and accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community. Exhibits a passion for theological education and the ministry of the local church.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software. Expereince in Adobe and Tableau, a plus.

Position will remain open until filled. This is a part time (20 hours per week) 11 month position. The position would typically have July's off.

Salary: $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, DOE

This is a part time position with available benefits. SPU pays a portion of the employee premium for medical, dental, and vision insurance. SPU makes contributions to an employee HSA account and a 7% contribution to a retirement account, for eligible employees, with immediate vesting in the plan.