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Weekend Event Planner Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary: The Donor Event Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing ... Nights/Weekends/Holidays: * Occasional for support drives and on-air fundraising activities ...

Job Summary: The Donor Event Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing ... Nights/Weekends/Holidays: * Occasional for support drives and on-air fundraising activities ...

Event Coordination * Plan and coordinate multiple events at once including children's birthday ... Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends, and early ...

Event Planning Manager Houston, Texas Salary: $75K - $87K ++ Requirements: Must have Upscale Hotel Experience Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Event Sales Manager to ...

Each event is brought to life through thoughtful planning, creative direction, and seamless ... Ability to work on-site in Houston, TX, including evenings and weekends as required by event ...

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Wedding Planner Texas

Spring, TX · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

Organize planning meetings, collect event details, and adhere to the sales process to ensure a ... Compensation & Schedule: * Full-time: must be available to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays

Wedding Planner Texas

Humble, TX · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Organize planning meetings, collect event details, and adhere to the sales process to ensure a ... Compensation & Schedule: * Full-time: must be available to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays

Wedding Planner Texas

Humble, TX · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Organize planning meetings, collect event details, and adhere to the sales process to ensure a ... Compensation & Schedule: * Full-time: must be available to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays

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Regional Event Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Position Summary The Regional Events Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing ... Availability for occasional weekends and evenings. * Valid driver's license required. Performance ...

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How much do weekend event planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend event planner in Houston, TX is $29.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.93 and $33.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a weekend event planner do?

A Weekend Event Planner is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing events that primarily take place over weekends. This can include weddings, parties, corporate gatherings, festivals, and community events. Their duties often involve managing logistics, booking venues, coordinating vendors, overseeing event setup and breakdown, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Weekend Event Planners must be detail-oriented, excellent communicators, and skilled at managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend event planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Event Planner, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in coordinating logistics, often supported by a background in hospitality or event management. Familiarity with event planning software, budgeting tools, and vendor management systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring seamless events, client satisfaction, and the ability to manage unexpected challenges effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by weekend event planners and how can they be managed?

Weekend Event Planners often encounter challenges such as last-minute changes, tight timelines, and coordinating with vendors who may have limited weekend availability. To manage these issues, strong organizational skills and contingency planning are essential, as is open communication with clients and suppliers. Building a reliable network of vendors and maintaining detailed schedules can help ensure events run smoothly, even when unexpected situations arise.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Event Planner job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $60,484 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Donor Event Planner

New Caney, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Hope Media Group is a multi-brand ministry. Every story we share, every event we host, and every song we play is done to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope. Hope Media Group the home of KSBJ, WayFM, Worship 24/7, Vida Unida, NGEN radio. Way Loud, Way New, Way Back, Gospel 24/7, God Listens Prayer App and Hope Events. We invite you to apply and become a part of our growing ministry to Love Jesus, Serve Others, and Spread Hope. Our team describes our environment as fun, encouraging, collaborative, engaging, caring, family-oriented, and friendly. We would love for you to join us and be part of what God is doing in our ministry!
Job Summary:
The Donor Event Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing exceptional donor engagement events that strengthen relationships with current and prospective supporters. This role manages every aspect of event production-from concept development and budgeting to logistics and post-event evaluation-to create memorable experiences that support fundraising goals and reinforce the organization's mission.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-oriented, detail-focused, and passionate about creating meaningful experiences that inspire generosity and deepen donor engagement.
Essential Functions:
Event Planning & Execution
  • Plan, organize, and execute donor appreciation events, fundraising galas, receptions, luncheons, tours, stewardship events, and cultivation gatherings.
  • Develop event timelines, project plans, and production schedules.
  • Coordinate all event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual services, décor, entertainment, transportation, and accommodations when necessary.
  • Ensure every event reflects the organization's mission, values, and brand standards.
  • Manage event registration, seating charts, name badges, guest communications, and on-site check-in.

Donor Experience
Design exceptional guest experiences that make donors feel welcomed, appreciated, and valued.
Work closely with Development Officers to identify VIP attendees and ensure personalized hospitality.
Coordinate donor recognition opportunities during events.
Maintain high standards of professionalism and hospitality before, during, and after each event.
Project & Vendor Management
  • Source, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts.
  • Develop and monitor event budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ensure vendor performance meets organizational expectations.
  • Coordinate volunteers and temporary event staff as needed.

Collaboration
  • Partner with Development, Marketing, Communications, Executive Leadership, and Operations teams to ensure successful event execution.
  • Coordinate promotional materials, invitations, event programs, presentations, signage, and printed collateral.
  • Support fundraising initiatives by integrating giving opportunities into events.

Administrative Responsibilities
  • Maintain event calendars and project management systems.
  • Track RSVPs, attendance, and event metrics.
  • Prepare post-event reports including attendance, budget reconciliation, donor feedback, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Maintain organized records of vendor contacts, contracts, and event documentation.

Stewardship & Follow-Up
  • Coordinate post-event donor acknowledgments and thank-you communications.
  • Assist with donor stewardship strategies following events.
  • Evaluate event outcomes and recommend improvements for future programming.

Demonstrated Faith
  • Committed to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Grounded spiritually and biblically literate
  • Comfortable praying for co-workers in team meetings, leading spoken prayer, and participating in ministry prayer meetings and Bible studies
  • Live Christian principles defined by the ministry's Statement of Faith & Biblical Beliefs
  • Participate in on-air fundraisers and prays for donors as needed
  • Passion for leveraging the HMG's media platforms for evangelism and discipleship
  • Exhibit a strong moral character
  • Active member of a Bible believing local church

Requirements
Non-Essential Functions:
  • Other duties as requested.

Requirements and Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or at least 10 years of experience in related field preferred.

Experience:
  • 7-10 years of event planning experience, preferably in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, hospitality, or corporate events.
  • Experience managing multiple complex events simultaneously.
  • Experience working with executive leadership and high-capacity donors is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Budget management experience
  • Vendor negotiation and contract management skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems quickly
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with CRM/database systems (Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Bloomerang, Virtuous, etc.) preferred
  • Familiarity with event management software (Cvent, Eventbrite, etc.) is a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None

Working Conditions and Environment
Travel:
  • As needed
  • Nights/Weekends/Holidays:
  • Occasional for support drives and on-air fundraising activities

Overtime:
  • Occasional for support drives and on-air fundraising activities

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Activity may include Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers including pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand as in handling. Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Full-Time Benefits Offerings:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account w/employer contribution
  • Flexible Savings Accounts
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Three (3) Paid Mission Days
  • Twelve (12) Company-Paid Holidays
  • 403B Retirement with Company Match
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection
  • Access to Marketplace Ministry Chaplains

Third-Party Recruiter Policy:
We are grateful for the interest of those who wish to support our hiring efforts. However, Hope Media Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from external staffing agencies or search firms. Submissions from third parties will not be considered and may be retained without obligation or payment or fees.