People Events Associate

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals works in over 30 offices worldwide. Together, we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that values both professional excellence and joyful collaboration, ensuring that the way we work reflects the care we extend to all those we serve.

About the Role

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered efforts to protect vulnerable people from violence. In the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence by 50–85% for large populations living in poverty. As we expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we seek a People Events Associate to manage the planning, coordination, and execution of the Global Prayer Gathering (GPG), one of IJM’s most significant global events. This role will deliver a spiritually meaningful and operationally excellent gathering for staff and supporters worldwide.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) for candidates in the Washington, DC area or fully remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Director of People Events and is open only to candidates with the right to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day planning and execution of the Global Prayer Gathering by managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination to ensure seamless delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure alignment, accountability, and collaboration across teams.
• Serve as the lead for event registration and participant experience initiatives.
• Manage event logistics and vendor relationships, including contracting, procurement, and coordination with external partners.
• Proactively identify risks and implement solutions to enhance the attendee experience and event outcomes.
• Build collaborative relationships across departments and global teams.
• Ensure workstream leaders have the information, tools, and support needed to execute their responsibilities successfully.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with internal stakeholders throughout the planning cycle.
• Manage event-related communications with external vendors, partners, and constituents as needed.
• Facilitate post-event evaluations, including surveys, reporting, and stakeholder feedback.
• Analyze outcomes and recommend improvements to strengthen future event experiences.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across People Events.
• Partner with the Employee Experience and Global People Support Events teams on additional employee engagement events throughout the year.
• Provide support for organization-wide initiatives that advance employee connection, culture, and engagement.
• Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–10+ years of experience planning, coordinating, or managing large-scale events.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Proven ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and operational details simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating global events or working across cultures and with internationally distributed teams.
• Familiarity with event registration systems and attendee experience management.
• Experience working in mission-driven, non-profit, faith-based, or international organizations.
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

Critical Qualities

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional, and Bridge-Building.
• Exceptional planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity in communicating across diverse audiences.
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach to teamwork.
• Creative problem-solving and sound judgment in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to remain flexible and effective amid changing priorities.
• Adept at creative problem-solving.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area.
• Retirement benefit options.
• Paid leave starting at 23 days.
• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior).
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation.
• Robust staff care resources.