Special Events Coordinator - Annual Programs

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Special Events Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Special Events Coordinator supports the success of the Foundation Annual Programs and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing Foundation events. The Special Events Coordinator works with a wide variety of internal and external contacts to plan and execute successful events and assist market foundation teams with solicitation of sponsorship funds to achieve foundation goals of philanthropic support.

Essential Functions: 

• Assists with planning, implementation, and production of all fundraising events including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics
• Coordinates work with external and internal audiences including vendors and donors
• Design, develop and execute all event planning/logistics for a successful outcome, including the development of special event collateral/marketing materials and public promotion of special events to the appropriate audiences
• Provide administrative support in the research and solicitation of new and existing donors to support Foundation special events.
• Represents the organization in a positive manner at all times, including working with staff, volunteers, and vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science one of the following Communications, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, or Business (preferred, not required)

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in event planning and volunteer management work experience
• Non-profit environment experience (preferred, not required)

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented to manage event timelines and marketing processes

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Home Office Foundation

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].