The Events Director will be responsible for planning and managing all Highlands College Events, ensuring a high level of distinction and efficiency. This role demands a creative and excellence-driven mindset with an extraordinary eye for detail.

Reporting to:
Chief Operating Officer

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plan, organize, and manage all events on campus.
• Ensure all supplies are ordered, prepared, and ready for events.
• Coordinate communication of all event logistics to the appropriate departments.
• Manage all event setup, tear down and follow up.
• Manage budget and track expenses.
• Maintain timelines.
• Coordinate with all departments of Highlands College to ensure excellence with every event.
• Research, establish, and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Address potential problems that may arise and plan for scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event.
• Handle day-to-day administration of the events department, including order placements, room reservations, resources, vendor monitoring, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution.

Requirements: 

• Have an exceptional working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.
• Uphold the Highlands College mission and vision with every event with a high level of excellence.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve.
• Ability to remain resilient under pressure and effectively adapt to multiple demands, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Ability to lead, recruit and build teams, as well as delegate tasks.

Other Duties: 

• Be actively engaged in ministry at Church of the Highlands and Highlands College by leading small groups.
• Affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith and the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.
• Train and lead Highlands College students in learning applicable job skills.

Personal Characteristics: 

• Encourage the contribution of others and take their views into account.
• Highly focused, self-starter with an elevated level of energy and positive outlook.
• Christ-like servant attitude.
• Devoted to the call of God and the mission and vision of Highlands College and Church of the Highlands.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a people-first mindset.
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills.

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field.
• Experience in event planning.
• Proven track record of creating successful events.
• Experience working with colleagues in creative, marketing, and communications.

Extent of Public Contact 

• Medium

Physical Demands 

• Moderate exposure to physical risk.
• Good physical condition is required.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Application Process
To apply, email resume to applicants@highlandscollege.com. Only electronic submissions will be reviewed.