Private Events Coordinator - Funerals, Memorials

• GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
• The Private Event Coordinator [PEC] serves as the team lead for private funerals/memorial services associated with the
• Real Life Center [RLC] and River City Community Church [RCCC]. As PEC, this person is the primary
• interface between the inquiring family and the RLC/RCCC Private Events Team. The PEC is responsible
• for overseeing the organization & flow of the ENTIRE event, including the facilitation of
• communication, room scheduling and planning process, from initial inquiry through planning and
• follow-up, to include being present in-person for the duration of each event coordinated. This person
• must be highly organized, compassionate, detail-oriented, and possess strong written and oral
• communication skills. Proficiency with technology and the ability to quickly learn new software is a
• must. Being a team player and possessing a servant attitude with grace and tact are critical to the
• success of this position.

Position Type: 1099 contract labor

• PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Education & Experience
•  Membership at River City Community Church preferred
•  Familiarity with working in a church or parachurch organization preferred
•  Experience in the planning and execution of special events (ex: banquets, weddings etc.)

• Spiritual Gifts & Skill Set
•  A strong composition of many or all of the following spiritual gifts preferred: administration,
• helps, hospitality, and service
•  Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
•  Must be able to follow policies and procedures but possess the ability to use discretion when
• non-routine situations arise
•  Must be able to handle conflict in a biblical manner with grace and tact (Matt. 18:15-17)
•  Must be an innovative and intuitive thinker (Anticipate potential issues and find a solution)
•  Comfortable giving direction to staff and lay leadership
•  Willingness and ability to say “no” to potential good ideas/requests when necessary
•  Ability to initiate, plan and manage meetings
•  Appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information and situations
•  Ability to focus on details, prioritize tasks and meet necessary deadlines
•  Familiarity with project management software/applications preferred
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and other computer-based
• technologies preferred
•  Ability to lift and carry approximately 25 lbs.

• Spiritual Development
•  Demonstrates a stable, mature Christian walk, reflecting the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)
•  Willing to work under the direction and guidance of the Elders and Senior Staff of River City
• Community Church
•  Willing to participate in a criminal background check