• Own the Stage: Lead major Polish brand activations from idea to execution. • Be the Connector: Act as the go-to hub between internal teams, agencies, and partners to keep every project smooth, on time, and on point. • Make Smart Moves: Manage budgets, assess ROI, and find clever trade-offs that deliver maximum impact without compromising quality. • Innovate the Process: Build smarter ways of working—refine workflows, share learnings, and scale what works to raise the activation bar every time. • Keep It HOLY: Bring our brand values to life in every experience, ensuring every activation feels authentic, bold, and unmistakably HOLY. • Grow Partnerships: Cultivate strong relationships with organizers, vendors, and partners to unlock top-tier opportunities and elevate our presence. • Scale the Success: Create repeatable playbooks that streamline costs, boost efficiency, and set the standard for future activations across Poland.

• Execute operational logistics for high-impact events supporting the Enterprise and Strategic segments, including hosted events, conferences, executive dinners, and regional programs. • Manage end-to-end logistics including timelines, venues, vendors, and onsite execution. • Partner closely with Manager, Enterprise & Strategic Marketing and ABM Manager to support account engagement and pipeline objectives. • Coordinate with Sales to support meeting scheduling, attendee management, and onsite engagement planning. • Support pre-event preparation and post-event follow-up including attendee tracking and reporting. • Maintain and manage shared event infrastructure including booth assets, signage, swag inventory, and shipping logistics. • Develop and maintain event playbooks, checklists, and operational processes that enable other team members to execute field programs consistently. • Support event logistics for additional marketing programs such as trade shows, sponsorships, and regional activations. • Maintain event timelines, project plans, and documentation to ensure operational consistency across programs. • Track budgets, invoices, and vendor coordination to support efficient event delivery. • Identify opportunities to improve event processes, operational efficiency, and attendee experience.

Support association and vendor outreach to secure necessary services for events. Secure, purchase, and communicate event registrations, exhibit booth needs, and attendee needs.

Job DetailsJob Location: Atlanta - Atlanta, GA 30308Overview: GBGM: The General Board of Global Ministries is the worldwide mission, relief, and development agency of The United Methodist Church, working with partners and churches in more than 115 countries to equip and transform people and places for God’s mission. Global Ministries connects the church in mission through the sending of missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, disaster response and recovery led by the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and global health. About the Role: The Area Liaison is the primary relational bridge between partners in the region and Global Ministries and Higher Education & Ministry. The role focuses on building, growing, and maintaining relationships of trust so that the agencies can effectively resource partner priorities. This role ensures seamless communication and empowers local and regional entities to achieve their strategic priorities without directly managing or implementing projects. Critical to the effectiveness of this position is close collaboration with the other area liaison in the Mid-Africa region and members of the Africa strategy team. This position reports to the Executive Director for Mission Engagement and will be an active member of the Mission Engagement Unit. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Coordination and Relationship Management: Know, understand, and effectively communicate partner priorities for effective resourcing and coordinating efforts between various partners. This involves actively managing relationships, contributing to partner objectives, and networking among and across program teams in the agencies. Facilitation of Communication and Information Flow: A primary goal is to ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication between GBGM, GBHEM, Mid-Africa partners, and regional teams, including administrative matters, reports, and strategic updates. This also involves responding to inquiries and connecting partners or individuals with the appropriate GBGM and GBHEM resources. Connection and Network Building: Actively identify opportunities to create and strengthen connections within the region, fostering a collaborative environment. This includes facilitating introductions, identifying potential partnerships in line with GBGM's and GBHEM’s strategic directions, and building robust networks for mission. Support for Regional Initiatives and Programs: While not implementing projects, this position plays a crucial role in supporting existing and new programs of the agencies by facilitating communication and coordination among stakeholders. This involves understanding the assets and needs of the region and assisting in aligning initiatives with GBGM and GBHEM’s goals. Leadership Development: Driven by partner priorities, understand the matrix of leadership capacity necessary for effective and sustainable ministry and align resourcing available through GBGM and GBHEM to meet desired outcomes. Identify strategic and appropriate opportunities related to the National in Missions program, cultivation of missionary and global mission fellow positions, and resourcing available through educational institutions and programs. Administrative Oversight and System Development: Organizing the administrative work efficiently, including proper filing of correspondence and documents, managing contact information, and creating effective working systems for data is critical. This includes providing administrative support for various processes such as grant applications, Nationals in Mission (NIM) positions, and Global Mission Fellows (GMF)/ missionaries, and their placements. Empowerment and Support for Missionaries: Facilitate communication and provide support for missionaries in the region by connecting them with relevant information and resources and ensuring timely and appropriate communication with agency staff. This will involve coordinating conversations and addressing issues with placement sites. Ideal Candidate A Collaborative and Proactive Relationship Builder: The ideal role/ person will possess exceptional relationship management skills, demonstrating a proven ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders and a deep understanding of global contexts with a focus on Mid-Africa. The role will be proactive in seeking out and nurturing external and internal relationships to promote the mission and ministry of our partners and within the strategic framework of our agencies. An Organized and Analytical Facilitator: The person/role should have someone with strong organizational and analytical thinking skills. They will be adept at multitasking, managing varying workloads, and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, all while ensuring clear and concise communication. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required along with proficiency in Swahili and French. Education and Experience Master’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within The United Methodist Church. Clear understanding of the United Methodist Church and its structure, especially in Mid-Africa Regional Conference. Minimum 5 years of experience living in and understanding African cultural and ecclesial contexts Demonstrated ability to bridge diverse cultures and develop decolonized approaches to relationships, leadership, and partnership Strong diplomacy and relational skills with staff, partners, authorities, and beneficiary communities General knowledge of mission theology, education, discipleship, communication, and United Methodist polity within the Mid-Arica and worldwide contexts Proficient in English, Swahili and French Working Conditions: Location: Remote, based within Mid-Africa Region Hours: 40 hours weekly (Monday - Friday; flexible start/end time between 07:00 - 19:00) Schedule: Requires work outside standard business hours and on weekends. Additionally, the person will be working with colleagues across multiple time zones, requiring flexibility. Work style: Extended periods of computer/virtual meeting work Travel: Up to 40% domestic and international travel Department: Mission Engagement Classification: Full-Time, Exempt To Apply: visit our careers page at umcmission.org/careers, or scan the QR code We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so don’t wait to apply! If you have any questions as you complete your application, please contact HRGeneral@umcmission.org Global Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No outside Firm/Agency calls.