Description The primary purpose of the Events Manager is to support in “the gathering of Israel” by managing and coordinating events that uphold the church’s values and standards. This dynamic role combines event coordination, organizational expertise, and product management to ensure that all events are meaningful, impactful, and aligned with the church’s mission. In this position, the Events Manager serves as a vital point of contact for the coordination and supervision of event planning, development, and setup. The Events Manager will oversee a wide range of events—from small gatherings to large conferences—ensuring every aspect reflects the values of the church and meets high standards of professionalism. The role requires working closely with sponsors, internal departments, and external support teams to manage logistics, communication, and execution. The person will manage multiple moving parts, ensuring that last-minute changes or unexpected obstacles are handled seamlessly, with minimal disruption to the event’s flow. This requires strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well under pressure. Above all, the Events Manager will bring a deep understanding of the organization’s needs and priorities, ensuring that each event not only runs smoothly but also contributes to the church’s overarching mission of establishing Zion. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to work across multiple teams will be critical in fostering a sense of unity and purpose through well-executed events. Responsibilities Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with various stakeholders, including the Area Presidency, DTA, and senior Church leadership secretaries, to plan, coordinate, and execute events. Event Coordination: Collaborate with facility management, transportation services, caterers, security, communications, IT, and others to plan, schedule, and set up events. Project Management: Act as project manager, engaging with event sponsors, Church leaders, and departments to gather and prioritize requirements. Continuously refine event offerings based on feedback to ensure successful and appealing events. Local Leadership Engagement: Partner with local leaders such as Area Seventies and stake presidents to organize meetings, devotionals, and conferences. Financial Management: Provide and manage event budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and effective allocation of resources. Documentation and Coordination: Create detailed Event Information Sheets and prepare work orders in scheduling software to facilitate seamless communication and ensure event requirements are met efficiently. Vendor Management: Build and maintain vendor relationships, managing all logistical services such as accommodations, transportation, and catering. Support Duties: Assist the Area Support Services Manager in other related duties as required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public relations (or related field), or applicable equivalent experience. 5 years of experience in event management, public relations, or related field. Exceptional ability to organize and coordinate all phases and details of event management, supervise and troubleshoot for large events in different countries. Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and work effectively with people at all levels, including C-level executives. Proficiency in using a variety of computer software and related devices for generating documents, schedules, setup renderings, etc. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to make calm and rational decisions. Problem-Solving Skills: Creativity and adaptability to anticipate and resolve issues that arise during events. Self-starter attitude and comfort working in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure, tight deadlines, and changing schedules. Willingness to travel. Proficiency in English is a must; Portuguese is a plus.