Wedding Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Work Experience: Three or more years of experience in a related field.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Proven experience with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• People skills including patience, a willingness to listen, and the ability to manage a wide variety of people.
• A willingness to “go the extra mile” when needed and the ability to make decisions “on the spot”.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates in a timely manner with engaged couples.
• Schedules weddings and rehearsals and other related appointments.
• Coordinates with pastors who are requested for weddings.
• Ensures that FPC policies are understood and followed by the couple and their wedding party, family members and vendors.
• Obtains necessary information (programs, marriage license, etc.) as well as payments.
• Manages the wedding party’s schedule at FPC.
• Assumes responsibility for implementing rehearsal and wedding schedules and details in place of outside coordinators or family members.
• Coordinates details with photographers, videographers, florists, musicians, FPC staff (musicians, pastors, sound and facilities) and any other consultants.
• Trains and coordinates ushers as necessary.
• Recruits and trains assistant coordinators as necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Associate Pastor.

REPORTS TO:  The Senior Pastor

SUPERVISES:   Assistant Wedding Coordinators (as necessary)