Description

Christianity Today (CT) was founded by Billy Graham in 1956. Over the course of nearly seven decades, it has platformed the best of Christian thought and reported on the events and trends shaping the future of Christianity and its ministry to the world. Today, it is rapidly expanding its global storytelling, pressing into new media, and deepening its journalism and thought leadership. Christianity Today exists to advance the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God and to illuminate what it looks like to follow Christ faithfully in our time.

One of our signature undertakings in the years to come is elevating the ways we serve Christian thought leaders, pastors, and other church leaders through the Public Theology Project (PTP). The PTP will host a variety of voices that collectively exhibit the best of Christian thought and life. We believe the PTP will play an important role in reimagining and presenting evangelical leaders with a compelling vision for Christian public discourse and effective ministry.

Fifty percent of this position will be dedicated to organizing the events, meetings, and workflows of PTP Fellows Program/Leadership Resources Advisory Council, and stewarding other processes that will grow the PTP and extend its impact. The other half of this position will be spent managing internal and external events from the President’s Office, including semi-annual all-staff in-person gatherings, board meetings, and other events as necessary.

The Manager of Projects and Events will oversee workflow as it relates to programming for the Public Theology Project, assist in successful internal and external President’s Office event execution, and organize related project management systems.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Assistant to the President and Executive Director of Resources/Editorial Chief of Staff in this dual role to maintain an organized workflow for multimedia ministry efforts that relate to the president’s office and any initiative adjacent to the Public Theology Project
• Oversee project management systems such as Smartsheet, Trello, Google Suite, Monday, Miro, etc.
• Maintain regular rhythms of communication and coordination with Public Theology Fellows/Leadership Resources Advisory Council to keep them meaningfully connected and aligned
• Steward Fellows/Council content contributions through the editorial and production processes that lead to publications during their fellowship/commitment
• Under the direction of the Executive Director of Resources: Plan, attend, and help facilitate an annual pastors/church leaders gathering
• Under the direction of the Executive Assistant to the President: Plan, prepare, and help facilitate internal staff gatherings and other events that fall under the purview of the President’s Office and Mission Advancement. Some of these events will require attending
• Plan, attend, and help facilitate an annual gathering of next-generation public Christian voices
• Develop and implement an effective strategy for regional gatherings where fellows, pastors, and other leaders can discuss and exemplify Christ-like ways to advance Christian ideas in the public square and/or carry out effective ministry
• Maintain a relationship with internal ministry partners as well as outside vendors for smooth execution of content and event strategy
• Plan, attend, and help facilitate 1-2 regional gatherings per year, as well as (in the third year) a larger national gathering that will serve the same purpose
• This is a hybrid position, working onsite at least 2-3 days per week at the headquarters in Wheaton, IL
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in management, project management, or strategic administrative role with demonstrated proficiency in responsibilities noted in the position summary
• Proven experience executing event planning and management
• Previous training with project management or event planning software tools is preferred
• A background in a content production environment
• Experience working with content management software and databases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability in problem solving and relationship management
• Ability to multitask and utilize strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and function effectively when problem solving or adjusting plans while remaining adaptable and flexible
• Computer literacy with the ability to use Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools
• Ability to uphold confidential information
• Affirmation of CT’s statement of faith
• General knowledge of and interest in evangelical culture, theology, and institutions
• More broadly, possess a deep affection for the church, a love of Christ and his people, and a desire to support Christian thought leadership and convening

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Christianity Today offers a comprehensive benefits package
• Check out our careers page to learn more

Employment Details:

• CT headquarters are located in Wheaton, Illinois
• Location: Hybrid, at least 2-3 days per week onsite
• Type: Full time, 37.50 hour workweek
• Classification: Salaried, Exempt FLSA status
• Hiring time frame: January 2025