DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND COMMUNICATION

MWMW Position Title: DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND COMMUNICATION

Staff Group: Program Director

Immediate Supervisor(s): Associate Executive Director of Advancement

Tasks also assigned by: MWMW Executive Team

Immediate Subordinates: Social Media Coordinator (part-time). Assigned Work Study students, interns and volunteers.

Status: n Exempt pNon-exempt

Position Originally Created: 2023

Date Last Revised: 3/24/2026

Hours Per week: Full time; Exempt from overtime. Hours are generally during work week, though some evenings and weekends related to event management.

General Summary: The Director of Events and Communication works with the Associate Executive Director of Advancement to ensure excellence in executing fundraising events and in communications and public relations.

Critical Functions and Responsibilities

1. FUNDRAISING EVENTS

a. Coordinate all aspects of fundraising events and activities from planning to execution including Golf Tournament, Style Show, Champs Breakfast, and the Annual Fundraising Banquet

b. Oversee the events budgets and ensure alignment with overall Advancement goals

c. Collaborate with Advancement Team to implement donor engagement strategies connected to events

d. Support Assoc. Exec. Dir. of Advancement by ensuring timely and meaningful recognition and stewardship of event underwriters and sponsors across all event platforms (print, digital and social media)

e. Maintain organized records and tracking of sponsor benefits, recognition elements and post-event acknowledgments

2. PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS

a. Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media outlets

b. Assist with drafting press releases and creating media kits

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

1. Provide additional support to the Advancement team to promote the overall mission of the organization including assisting with donor stewardship.

2. Participate in Giant Worldwide Leadership/Communication Development Curriculum as offered by MWMW

3. Provide support and direction to advancement office interns

4. Attend monthly all-staff meetings and program director meetings

Requirements/Preferences

Minimum skills and knowledge required

1. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva

2. Organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities

3. Knowledge of Social Media tools

Skills and knowledge preferred

1. Proven success in planning and executing large-scale fundraising or community events

2. Proficiency in digital marketing platforms like Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

3. Graphic Design Experience

4. Familiarity with Christian Community Development principles

Minimum previous experience required

1-2 years in event management and marketing experience

Previous experience preferred

3-5 years of experience in communications, marketing or event management

Minimum education required

Associate’s degree

Education preferred

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit mgmt. or related field.

Minimum communication skills required

1. Must have excellent interpersonal skills – able to communicate appropriately and compassionately under pressure

2. Represents Mission Waco’s values with all donors, volunteers, staff, vendors and program participants

Communication skills preferred

Professional writing, editing and storytelling skills

Behavioral, emotional, mental requirements

1. Must be a strategic thinker

2. Mature Christian Faith

3. Emotional maturity to deal with sensitive, confidential and/or secure information

4. Passionate about Mission Waco’s mission to empower the marginalized.

Other requirements

1. Able to keep flexible hours.

2. Some physical lifting (generally up to 25lbs).

3. Ability to serve in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a willingness to adapt to changing priorities and needs.

4. A strong commitment to addressing issues related to poverty and serving under-resourced communities.

Pay: $44,783.14 - $53,932.38 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person