Conferences & Events Coordinator

Who We Are:

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is a higher education association of more than 180 Christian institutions around the world. With campuses across the globe, including more than 150 in the U.S. and Canada and nearly 30 more from an additional 18 countries, CCCU institutions are accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities whose missions are Christ-centered and rooted in the historic Christian faith. Most also have curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. The CCCU’s mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth. Click Here for more information about The Council of Christian Colleges & Universities.

The Job Overview:

The Conference & Events Coordinator assists in the coordination of all CCCU conferences and events. The ideal candidate will be strategic and innovative with  a "can do" attitude. This position will be based in the Washington, D.C. office and may be eligible for hybrid work.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Assist with planning of the CCCU portfolio of conferences and events
  • Coordinate logistical aspects of virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings and events 
  • Communicate with speakers, attendees, and vendors effectively and timely
  • Provide registration support
  • Review meeting materials for quality control
  • Design and order swag items
  • Upload content and serve as point person for Guidebook app
  • Produce and upload content for PowerPoint presentations
• Serve as primary web editor for conferences and events website
• Facilitate weekly conference revenue, registration, and roster reports as needed.
• Develop and analyze post-conference survey data and create written reports
• Serve as the primary backup point of contact in the absence of the Senior Director of Conferences & Events
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent professional interpersonal and written communication skills, being able to communicate with broad audiences, including topic experts, guest speakers, and audience attendees.
• Detail orientated and organized; able to handle working in a fast-paced environment with ease
• Problem solve and make effective decisions
• Ability to prioritize between multiple competing tasks
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a key team member
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, and other irregular hours
• Proficiency in a range of computer applications and databases; including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Zoom. Experience with WordPress or IMIS a plus
• Travel as necessary
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Bachelor's Degree (Marketing, Business, Communications, Event Management or Hospitality preferred) or relevant work experience will be considered.
• 2+ years special or live events experience preferred

Competitive Total Compensation Package:

• The hiring range for this position is $21 to $24 per hour.
• The CCCU covers 100% of the employee cost for Health, Dental and Vision. 
• Disability, Basic/Life Insurance
• Optional Long-term Care 
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Transportation Benefit Account
• Retirement plans through TIAA with matching contribution
• Continuing Education Benefits and access to Tuition Waiver Exchange Program
• Generous vacation, sick and holidays (including the days between Christmas and New Years)

Does CCCU and this job opportunity align with you and your faith?  If so, we invite you to apply today!

Application should Include: 

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Statement of your Christian faith, noting how your faith informs your work.

Please click “Apply” to submit a Letter of Interest, Your Personal Statement of Faith, and your Resume. You must submit all of this information to be considered for this position with CCCU.  We take this information seriously and we can only review your candidacy materials with this information included.  Thank you and we look forward to reviewing your candidacy materials. 

We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.  All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to gender, race, color, ancestry, family status, age, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law.