Job Description
The Sr. Event Coordinator - Per Diem provides strategic support to the Associate Director of Development Events in the planning and execution of all cultivation, stewardship, recognition and fundraising events and experiences, both virtual and in-person. Complete events as assigned and works independently to plan and complete the event cycle, while meeting the needs of the client and all key partners in alignment with brand standards, and with minimal direct supervision. Collaborates cross-functionally with team members across Cedars-Sinai to develop seamless and engaging donor events and experiences. Prepares status reports on project plans, progress and results of activities. May provide lead direction, functional oversight and/or training of junior staff. In this role you will:
Function as the lead Development Events contact for all assigned events. With the support of, and/or under the direction of the Associate Director, plans, coordinates and implements development events. This includes virtual and in-person events.
Lead intake meetings with internal partners for all assigned events; responsibilities include support in developing scope of work, soliciting bids, creating planning and event timelines, development of communication, briefings, etc.
Develop thoughtful communication strategy with all key partners, coordinating post-event follow-ups, engagement and demonstrating leadership.
Coordinate the production of all event-related printed and digital materials. Reviews and approve all data requests, digital mailings, emails, content requirements, awards, signage, host gifts, programs and final lists.
Act as a liaison to off-site venues and/or vendors for all assigned events and coordinates all event production needs. Coordinates vendor contracts and terms in accordance with budget constraints and guidelines.
Be responsible for on-site event logistics including catering, signage, staging, setup, awards, event security and other required event details. Act as event day lead and coordinate with vendors and additional event staff, as required.
Work with members of Advancement as well as other internal partners to ensure that all detailed criteria and procedures for Development Events are properly documented. Tracks event gifts, event budgets, check processing and documents in appropriate database (e.g., Raiser's Edge).
Identify new and efficient steps in the event planning cycle that contributes to departmental success.
Qualifications
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing Communications, or Event Planning and Management or related field preferred.
Minimum of two years’ experience in Event planning, event management, production, public relations or related experience required. Prefer at least five years’ in successful event management, event planning, or a related, preferably in a hospital, academic or nonprofit research organization managing large fundraising event
Req ID : 364
Working Title : Senior Event Coordinator - Per Diem
Department : Adv Development Operations
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Fundraising / Development
Job Specialty : Event Planning
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $30.45 - $47.20
Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.