IF Gathering/Gather

Senior Manager of Event Operations

Remote (United States) · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago

Project ManagementLogisticsLeadershipCommunicationAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

The Senior Manager of Event Operations is the operational backbone of Gather's Events team-serving as the right hand to the Sr.
Director of Events and ensuring that vision and strategy translate into flawless, detailed execution across Gather's three core event expressions: Gather:Cities, IF:Gathering, and Gather.
Break down high-level strategy and leadership-level decisions into specific, assigned, deadline-driven tasks, and track them to completion.

We exist to stoke revival fires, creating spaces where people encounter God's presence, collaborate on kingdom initiatives, and are equipped to share their faith.
Build and maintain detailed run-of-show documents, production schedules, planning trackers, and critical-path timelines for each event, keeping them current as plans evolve.
Flag risks, bottlenecks, and slipping deadlines early, and drive resolution before they become leadership-level problems.
Help own the weekly and daily operational rhythm for events in flight-status meetings, task check-ins, and follow-up-so the Sr Director of Events can stay focused on strategy, major milestones and stakeholder relationships.
Manage day-to-day relationships with external production partners and vendors (venues, staging, AV/broadcast, security, hospitality, and others), tracking deliverables, contracts, and timelines.
Budget & Documentation Help maintain detailed event budgets and expense tracking in partnership with the Sr Director of Events and Director of Finance, flagging variances early.
Team & Execution Support Support the Sr Director of Events in leading and coordinating the broader Events team, providing hands-on guidance to coordinators and volunteers on task execution.
We are partnering with global, kingdom-minded organizations to develop discipleship resources, expand our digital reach, and advance a worldwide movement of gospel transformation that points people to Jesus.

Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through, with a demonstrated ability to track many moving parts across multiple projects without losing detail.
Calm, adaptable, and solutions-oriented under pressure, with the ability to reprioritize quickly as circumstances change.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and anticipate needs, operating as a trusted second-in-command rather than waiting for direction.

4-6 years of experience in event operations, production, or project management, ideally supporting or managing multiple large-scale events simultaneously.

The employer provides healthcare insurance for you and your family, with no contribution from the employee.
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Director of Events and ensuring that vision and strategy translate into flawless, detailed execution across
Where the Sr Director of Events sets direction and owns overall event health, the

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