Special Events Manager

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Page Mechanical Group Inc Full time

La Rabida Children’s Hospital

Special Events Manager

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time Special Events Manager for our Fund Development and External Affairs department in Chicago, IL.

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.

Job Summary:

The Special Events Manager is responsible for planning and executing fundraising and other hospital-related events that will maximize revenue, growth and awareness of La Rabida.

The Special Events Manager is responsible for the development and management of all internal and external hospital events. Events include but are not limited to, Friends of La Rabida Gala, Annual Golf Outing, holiday dress event, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas celebration and visitor events. This includes coordinating all logistics, managing timelines, overseeing committees, auction procurement and budgets (where appropriate).

Essential Special Events Manager Functions:

Work with communications and design team to develop event collateral and communications strategy.

Serve as the primary contact with vendors and oversee the invitation and solicitation process, financial reporting and all day-of and follow up activities.

Work with other internal departments in the coordination of non-fundraising events in the hospital (i.e., Thanksgiving, Christmas, Back to School dance, staff picnic, etc.)

Ensure event production meets the highest possible quality standards and results in optimum experience for attendees.

Assess and create strategies for ongoing growth and viability.

What we need from you:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

3 to 5 years' experience in special events

Experience in a Nonprofit or Healthcare setting highly preferred

Strong writing abilities, word processing, desktop and publishing

What you will receive:

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans & Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Free Parking

Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month

Who we are:

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on.

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.

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