Senior Event Coordinator
Hoboken Grace is a growing, contemporary, Christian church seeking to discover what it means to follow Jesus Christ in our city! As we have grown, so have our opportunities. Every employee is an important part of the team. From internships to full-time roles, every team member is working on critical projects.
JOB POSITION Senior Event Coordinator
SUPERVISOR Engage Department Director
LOCATION Hoboken, NJ
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Engage Department creates meaningful connections between Hoboken Grace and the community—both locally and globally. This role is central to living out our mission: to share the love and message of Jesus to help people find their way back to God.
The ideal candidate is an experienced event planner who thrives on building teams and creating
experiences that invite people into deeper community and purpose.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates and execute three major annual outreach events:
- Christmas Exchange
- Easter Egg Hunt
- 1Day (community-wide service initiative)
- Build and maintain partnerships with local and global organizations
- Planning annual mission trips with global partners
- Represent Hoboken Grace at nonprofit, civic, and city-wide events
- Oversee weekly Simple Service initiatives to creatively engage the community
- Coordinates internal, external events as well as facility rentals
- Maintain alignment with church-wide strategy and vision
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years of experience in event planning and/or team leadership
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Skilled at managing volunteer teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- A passion for building relationships and serving others
- A proactive, self-motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Humility, emotional intelligence, and a heart for ministry
- A deep commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Hoboken Grace