Event Coordinator

In 1985 Walt Barbee, an airline pilot and resident of Fairfax County, became aware of the concerning material being taught in his children’s sex education program in the Fairfax public school system. Other parents became interested in helping him develop a strategy to have the program changed. Walt quickly discovered that parents in other localities were fighting the same battle and soon expanded into a statewide change in the law and the need to address additional family issues such as abortion and school choice. Out of this effort The Family Foundation was birthed and in 1988 they associated with Focus on the Family. In time, The Family Foundation established five biblical principles as guideposts for advocacy (see www.familyfoundation.org) and established their mission preserve and promote the family in Virginia as God’s foundation upon which all free and thriving societies are built. They inspire Virginians, pastors and legislators to engage in meaningful conversations and productive actions that advance these biblical principles in the public square; to incorporate the unique, God-given passions of individuals and organizations into the work, thereby increasing the number of laborers, and, to instigate carefully chosen political and cultural battles that prompt necessary changes to the law in Virginia in these five principle areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Event Coordinator is primarily responsible to coordinate all logistics for Family Foundation events to ensure that The Family Foundation can perform, finance and meaningfully expand its mission. The Event Coordinator directly reports to the President. This is a very rewarding position for a low-mid level candidate interested in the political arena and supporting the strong pro-family movement in Virginia. A competitive salary, benefits and parking are offered plus a pleasant, professional work environment, located in downtown Richmond two blocks from the Capitol.

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic
• Spiritual maturity and a biblical worldview (agreement with TFF’s statement of faith and principles)
• Ability to multi-task, work well both independently and as part of a team
• Must be detail oriented
• Proficiency required in Microsoft Office suite, Gmail, and Internet
• Database experience necessary
• Excellent oral communication skills required

Event Coordination:

• Coordinate all events, including but not limited to
  • Development:

• • • Gala
    • Spring fundraising receptions
    • Semi-annual Advisory Council events.

• • Church Ambassador Network
    • Semi-Annual Pastor Summit
    • Pastor Tour
    • Locality-based small gatherings
  • Grassroots
    • Mama Bear Advocacy Day
    • Annual Virginia March for Life (in partnership with other entities)
  • Policy and Student Programs
    • Press Conferences
    • Legislative/Coalition Receptions
    • Equip Worldview Academy
  • Founding Freedoms Law Center
    • Press Conferences
  • Other events as they arise such as Annual Board Retreat

• Lead planning meetings and post-event debriefs
• Coordinate room reservations, catering, mailings, equipment needs, volunteer help, and overall logistics
• Secure vendors and negotiate contracts
• Manage invitation process for larger events
• Maintain guest lists for smaller events and manage RSVP mechanisms for larger events
• Maintain up-to-date event agenda
• Ensure proper collection and inputting of event related data and participants into database
  • Maintain tax deductibility worksheet for donation benefits
  • Post-event database cleanup
  • Set up events in database
• Create and maintain calendar of events and event templates
• Ensure compliance with event deadlines and task spreadsheets

Volunteer Coordination:

• Recruit new volunteers and communicate with existing volunteers
• Coordinate and manage volunteer projects
• Responsible for volunteer appreciation efforts

Interested applicants should send a resume to: Faith Hofma

Phone: (804) 343-0010; E-mail: faith@familyfoundation.org