Event & Trip Coordinator Jobs

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be an Event & Trip Coordinator with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization, whose mission is to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international college students. We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.

Expected Work Schedule For The Event & Trip Coordinator

• Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects
• Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats
• Full- or part-time, flexible schedule

Pay Structure For An Event & Trip Coordinator

• Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
• Training is provided to develop a team of ministry partners
• Pay range is typically between $12.00 to $17.75 per hour after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Event & Trip Coordinator Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff
• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
• Work for a growing Christian organization
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability

Responsibilities Of An Event & Trip Coordinator

• Have a personal campus ministry impact by offering/hosting trips, events, or activities locally
• Coordinate with IFI ministry locations to identify, plan, and coordinate student trips
• Coordinate presentation rooms and audiovisual equipment, arrange for event decor, security/risk management, and manage budgets with assistance from Operations and HR
• Direct student trips with a location
• Coordinate with the National team to plan, coordinate, and execute conferences and retreats
• Establish relationships with vendors, churches, local host families, and community members to maximize IFI funds and optimize participant experience
• Draft manuals for IFI student trips with possible activities, itineraries and estimated expenses, logistics, vendor list, and contact info

Qualifications needed of an Event & Trip Coordinator, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
• Ability to hold themselves and others accountable
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player
• Is faithful, loyal and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend God's love extended globally out of reverence for Jesus
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies

Education/Experience Preferred For An Event & Trip Coordinator

• Degree or certification in Travel/Hospitality preferred
• At least two years of volunteer or paid experience in travel/hospitality field
• Cross-cultural experience preferred

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a faith-based organization. Therefore, only those willing to adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies will be reviewed for this open position. International Friendships, Inc. is otherwise an equal opportunity employer.

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