Mission Events Coordinator

New Life Mission is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented people-person to coordinate mission events for our growing nonprofit as we continue to help Brevard County women with children permanently break the cycle of homelessness.

About the Role

The Mission Events Coordinator leads the planning, coordination, and execution of mission events that engage donors, volunteers, community partners, staff, and resident families. This role manages event logistics from concept to completion, ensuring every event reflects New Life Mission's values, strengthens relationships, and advances the organization's strategic objectives. Working collaboratively across Development, Programs, and Operations, the Mission Events Coordinator creates meaningful experiences that build community, inspire generosity, and support the transformation of women and children experiencing homelessness.

Core Values

• Christ-centered: compassionate and passionate about serving
• Courageously honest: can have, initiate, and receive hard conversations
• Accountability: dedicated to the mission and to excellence
• Does the right thing: honest and trustworthy with a sense of integrity
• Self-driven: hard worker and seeks continuous self-improvement
• Team work: encourager, will chip in wherever needed

Responsibilities

• Event Planning and Execution
  • Plan and execute mission events as assigned by the Director of Development.
  • Develop comprehensive event plans, timelines, and project schedules.
  • Coordinate venues, vendors, equipment, catering, and event logistics.
  • Manage assigned event budgets and maintain accurate expense records.
  • Evaluate event outcomes and recommend improvements for future events.
  • Ensure all events reflect New Life Mission's mission, values, and hospitality standards.
• Cross-Department Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Development, Programs, and Operations to plan events that support organizational goals.
  • Coordinate staff assignments and event-day responsibilities.
  • Support resident participation in mission events when appropriate.
  • Work with event committees by coordinating meetings, documenting action items, and communicating updates.
• Community Partnerships and Resources
  • Coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and engage volunteers needed for mission events.
  • Collaborate with the Development team to identify community partners who can provide venues, food, entertainment, auction items, in-kind donations, and event support.
  • Build positive relationships with vendors, community organizations, and event partners.
• Communications & Guest Experience
  • Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator on invitations, event materials, signage, and promotional content.
  • Ensure guests experience exceptional hospitality from registration through follow-up.
  • Coordinate event photography, storytelling, and post-event communication needs.
• Systems and Administration
  • Maintain event documentation, timelines, and planning resources.
  • Utilize event technology and project management tools to improve efficiency.
  • Track event metrics and provide post-event reports.
  • Recommend improvements that strengthen future mission events.

Requirements

• Experience planning and coordinating complex events, preferably in a nonprofit, ministry, or hospitality environment.
• Demonstrates the gift of hospitality by creating welcoming, organized, and meaningful experiences for guests, volunteers, donors, resident families, and community partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and logistics simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including health insurance, Simple IRA match, PTO, and paid holidays.

Schedule

Full-time position – 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Pay

Salary dependent on work experience, skillset, and education.

Drug testing and background check required.