Job Title: Riley Center Events Supervisor

Location: Ft. Worth, TX

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt (Salaried)

Department: Office of Event Management

Date: 12/10/2025 Last Revision

Standard of Christian Commitment

The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.

Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.

Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Events Manager will manage the team of event coordinators and support staff to facilitate events and conferences, by providing assistance in the days leading up to as well as on-site assistance throughout the event. They are skilled in managing staff, liaising with contractors and suppliers, and organizing speakers and programmers. Applicants should have a flexible schedule being able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position will report directly to the Riley Center General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Review, assign and manage all internal and external event requests.Lead, mentor, and schedule event coordinators to ensure optimal coverage for all internal and external events.Develop and review event calendars for monthly reporting.Ensure all external events have contracts, deposits, certificate of insurance, and payment options.Coordinate with campus dining services to confirm catering menus, service requirements, dietary accommodations, and delivery timelines.Oversee coordinators and their events to ensure accuracy of room set ups, AV needs, equipment placement (tables & chairs) and event flow.Work with event team to confirm that there is proper event coverage before, during and after events.Supervise the management of event documentation; event orders, diagrams, catering requests, AV requests, and supporting documents.Schedule and lead event meetings.Review and allocate event supplies funds according to policies and procedures and in alignment with business needs.It is the employee and supervisor's shared responsibility to regularly meet to discuss performance, suggest job description updates and set mutually beneficial goals.Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the team and institutional goals.

Supervisor / Leadership Responsibilities

This position oversees event support staff and event coordinators.Responsible for decisions making to approve, scheduling staff events.Exposed to vendor's confidential financial information within event management system.This position will report to the General Manager of the Riley Center.

Specific Skills and Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelors preferred in event management, hospitality or related field.2-4 years of experience in event planning preferred.Familiarity with reservation and event planning software; Event Pro software preferredConference & event planning experience requiredLeadership experience, preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMaintain high-level of professionalism and competence with dealing with clientsStrong organizational skillsWillingness to collaborate and support team members by taking on a variety of tasks as needed, even those outside of regular day-to-day responsibilities.Possess a strong work ethic and initiativeAbility to multi-task & detail oriented.Successful completion of background check, education verification, work verification and credit check may be required.Ability to provide proof of Work Authorization in the U.S. and proof of identity.Valid driver's license, successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Report (Driving Record).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This position operates in a professional office and event environment.Regularly required to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via computer.Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods and move throughout event spaces and campus as needed.Occasional lifting of up to 35 lbs. may be required; reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and event-related technology (e.g., AV equipment).Visual acuity required for reading documents, viewing computer screens, and monitoring event setups.May need to traverse large indoor and outdoor areas for event oversight; reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary.Exposure to varying indoor and outdoor temperatures when assisting with events or performing duties outside the building.Noise levels may vary from moderate in office settings to high during large events.Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required for certain tasks (e.g., handling chemicals or assisting with setup).Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as event schedules require.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.

About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America's rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll's unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary's mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ's church globally.

What We Offer

Provided Benefits:

Southwestern offers a best in class benefit package which includes family medical, family life insurance, long-term disability, 10% retirement contribution, HSA contributions, 3 weeks of paid time off, and 14 holidays.

Voluntary Benefits:

Southwestern offers access to voluntary products such as dental, vision, additional life insurance, HSA contributions, Flex accounts, retirement contributions, short term disability, personal accident, critical care, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection and pet insurance at reduced group rates for employees and their dependents.

Campus Amenities:

Our work environment benefits from a 37.5-hour workweek which upholds a Standard of Christian Commitment and enjoys a beautifully maintained campus free parking for full-time employees, access to our libraries, recreation and aerobics center, medical clinic, cafeteria and coffee shop, faculty and staff meal plans, and Employee Tuition Benefit (up to 50% discount).