Top 32 Special events manager Jobs in Manitou Springs Co

Special Projects Manager - Events
Focus on the Family —Colorado Springs, CO
- $72,904 - $87,153 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Associate Director of Events
Colorado College —Colorado Springs, CO
- $58,096 - $69,715 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Special Events & Serve Team Coordination Director
Trace Church —Colorado Springs, CO
- $57,800 - $62,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Installation Event Support Manager
Tessera US —Colorado Springs, CO
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Windows
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
5d
Conference Services - Assistant Manager
The Broadmoor Hotel —Colorado Springs, CO
- $57,784 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Manager
Woodland Hardware & Home —Woodland Park, CO
- $60,000 - $80,000 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- Merchandising
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Blue Star Connect Outdoors Leader Consultant
Blue Star Families —Colorado Springs, CO
- $30 an hour
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Outdoor work
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Q - Operations Manager
Fountain Valley School of Colorado —Colorado Springs, CO
- $72,000 - $74,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2d
Kitchen Manager
The Salvation Army Intermountain Div —Colorado Springs, CO
- $58,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
10d
Sr Manager, Exhibit Center Operations & Sales
United States Space Foundation —Colorado Springs, CO
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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1d
Event Marketing Manager - Natural Healthcare
Thrive Health Systems —Colorado Springs, CO
- $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Event Coordinator
DCF Guns - Colorado Springs - East —Colorado Springs, CO
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
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Operations Manager
ROTH S SEA & STEAK LLC —Colorado Springs, CO
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Individual Giving Manager
Humane Society Pikes Peak Region —Colorado Springs, CO
- $65,000 - $67,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
5d
Operations Manager
DREAM CENTERS OF COLORADO SPRINGS —Colorado Springs, CO
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
Party Coordinator
Urban Air Adventure Parks —Colorado Springs, CO
- Evening shift
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Events and Sports Programming Lead Associate
Villa Sport —Colorado Springs, CO
- $16.16 - $16.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Quick Apply
Grants and Campaigns Manager [Grant Writing, Grant Management, Fundraising, Nonprofit Development, Donor Relations]
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Inc. —Colorado Springs, CO
- $58,000 - $63,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Sales Event Lead
Mobily LLC —Colorado Springs, CO
- $45,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Fuel card
Quick Apply
Events/SALES Consultant
Urban Air Adventure Parks —Colorado Springs, CO
- Evening shift
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level

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Special Projects Manager - Events

Focus on the Family -
Colorado Springs, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,904 - $87,153 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Confidential information handling
Writing skills
Research
Computer hardware
Industry trends
Managing event budgets
Desktop applications
Managing projects
Budgeting
Productivity software
Cross-functional team management
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Special Projects Manager - Events position exists to provide strategy, management, and oversight of key project plans for the Events team. This role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to lead cross-functionally with internal and executive teams to ensure successful outcomes. The ideal individual will be a highly organized leader with a proven track record in delivering complex events and projects that align with organizational goals.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Leads project management for large-scale projects and high-profile events, overseeing all phases from concept through execution with strong organization and clear stakeholder communication
Provides proactive and efficient oversight of budget, timelines, and deliverables throughout the life of the project
Leads risk management and contingency planning efforts to mitigate potential challenges and ensure seamless execution of high-visibility events
Develops strategic event and project roadmaps, launch plans, and functional support plans to achieve measurable objectives
Defines event scope and objectives in collaboration with key stakeholders and event owners
Maintains up-to-date weekly communications and monthly reports of project status to internal teams and executive leadership
Conducts post-event evaluations, including project assessments, fundraising performance, lessons learned, and constituent/donor feedback, to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance future events
Researches and analyzes data related to project management to inform or improve best practices across the team
Oversees the execution of strategic fundraising events, in partnership with Family Advancement leadership, ensuring alignment with organization revenue goals and donor engagement strategies
Collaborates cross-functionally with ePMO, Marketing, Creative teams, and external partners, providing meeting coordination, project documentation, and ongoing communication
Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships with clients, customers, donors, and strategic partners associated with event project efforts
Supervises, trains, and develops direct reports to ensure a high-level of excellence in all aspects of special projects and events
Assists Events Director in overseeing critical aspects of high-profile initiatives and helps execute additional corporate events as needed
Fosters a collaborative, servant-minded environment within the events team

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform all other duties as assigned

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

May lead a team of 1-2 individuals

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Office environment
May travel 10-20% domestically
This role may require occasional travel, including nights and weekends
Extended time using a computer

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Personal Characteristics:

Service-oriented, organized, detailed, quick-learner, respectfully assertive, problem-solver, resourceful, creative
Maintains positive relationships, shows sensitivity
Intrinsically motivated to achieve aggressive goals and objectives
Excellent interpersonal and partnership-building skills
Maintains a high degree of integrity and ethical behavior in all business activities and decisions
Coachable, able to redirect work priorities and assignments as requested

Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field/experience is preferred
Familiarity with current trends and best practices in project or event management
5-7 years of relevant work in events, conference management, or project management
Knowledge of industry event management tools
Experience with managing budgets
Experience working with senior executives, high-profile clients, or within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Understanding of Focus on the Family mission, philosophy, values, and objectives

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

Adapts quickly to changing priorities
Strong leadership, organizational abilities, and high attention to detail
Skilled at organizing, prioritizing, and executing simultaneous projects and activities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and presentation skills
Strategic thinker
Ability to use appropriate judgment to solve moderately complex problems
Ability to translate broad vision into specific creative tasks
Good listening skills, with maturity and discretion in the handling of confidential and sensitive information
Strong ability to handle issues proactively
Ability to work with little supervision
Competent in the use of computer hardware and software; advanced ability with Microsoft Office Suite

Pay Range: $72,904 to $87,153

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
AFLAC
403B Retirement Plan
Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
Sick Time
Holidays
Service Awards
Community Service Days
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
Sick Time
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline:

Priority will be given to applications submitted by July 22, 2026 However, this posting will remain open until filled.
The potential employee start date is August 3, 2026

Posting date: June 22, 2026
Un-posting date: ongoing until filled
Posting contact email: [email protected]

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

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special events manager jobs in manitou springs co

Special Projects Manager - Events

Associate Director of Events

Special Events & Serve Team Coordination Director

Installation Event Support Manager

Conference Services - Assistant Manager

Manager

Blue Star Connect Outdoors Leader Consultant

Q - Operations Manager

Kitchen Manager

Sr Manager, Exhibit Center Operations & Sales

Event Marketing Manager - Natural Healthcare

Event Coordinator

Operations Manager

Individual Giving Manager

Operations Manager

Party Coordinator

Events and Sports Programming Lead Associate

Grants and Campaigns Manager [Grant Writing, Grant Management, Fundraising, Nonprofit Development, Donor Relations]

Sales Event Lead

Events/SALES Consultant

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