Conference Operations Director (NSC 2027)

Conference Operations Director (NSC 2027)Work Location:
Remote - USAJob Type:
Part timeTo advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will provide project management and operational support to the assigned supervisor, including management of annual plans; and may, depending on function and department, assist in completing regular communications initiatives on behalf of supervisor.
This position starts out at 20 hours per week, but has potential to reach up to 40 hours at times, particularly in the final 2 months of planning.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal:

Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
Maintaining spiritual disciplines for personal and ministry growth
Modeling wisdom and maturity in the balance of family, church, and ministry life
Process and Project Leadership
Build and maintain the master project plan for the conference team
Develop timelines and milestones for major components of the conference
Track progress across all conference teams, ensuring deadlines are being met
Follow up with team leaders on deliverables
Identify bottlenecks and risks
Escalate issues requiring leadership decisions
Keep the Conference Director informed

Operations Leadership
Coordinate the operational systems behind the conference.
Oversee registration processes, volunteer systems, venue logistics, room setup/AV coordination, transportation/hospitality, supply management and emergency planning.
Create and maintain the conference budget. Track operational spending, monitor expenses, ensure the conference stays within budget.
Lead operations onsite during the event.

QUALIFICATIONS
Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
Communication and Relational Skills
Strong evidence of high Emotional Intelligence competency
Demonstrated ability to navigate power and relational dynamics in a multi-layered organization
Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
Possess excellent social, verbal and written skills
Organizational and Project Management Skills
Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills; detail oriented
Project management skills, including the ability to monitor and coordinate a wide variety of reports
Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Demonstrated commitment to dependability and maintaining a consistent presence in the office
Adaptable and able to change priorities as work demands
Ability to organize events, workflow, and the details involved and work under pressure of deadlines
Exhibits learning agility and is open to learning new concepts, skills, and methods
Ability to set priorities, make decisions, meet deadlines, and resolve complex problems independently
Takes initiative and works independently with limited direct supervision
Good analytical skills
Demonstrated commitment to dependability and maintaining a consistent presence in the office
Demonstrated ability to support the success of a senior leader and/or ministry/department
A working knowledge of web communications strategies
Prior experience with InterVarsity or other campus ministry is highly desirable
A working knowledge of current Microsoft software applications (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Traveling as needed for planning meetings or ministry events
One year of experience with communications responsibilities (internal or external) required; two or more years strongly desired
Minimum of two years of experience with significant administrative/operational responsibilities.

Pay Range: $24.41 - $32.54 per hourPay: This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received,including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

403(b) matching contributions

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedule

Flexible spending accounts

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.  Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basisbecause InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.

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