Location: Dayton,OH, USA
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
* Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
* The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
* In 2020, KH Main Campus received an A from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
* Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
* Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
* Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
* Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
* 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Department Overview
KH Senior Event Specialist - Kettering Foundation
JOB SUMMARY:
As part of the Kettering Health Foundation (KHF) team the Senior Event Specialist will provide a broad range ofevent planning support. This is a multi-facetted position that ensures creative positioning is in alignment withstrategy and reports on plans, progress, and performance metrics to KHF leadership. This position is directlyresponsible for the development and growth of all the events of the KHF and working in a collaborative andsupportive manner with the Special Events team of KH as well as other departments within KHF. The positionworks under the guidance and governance of the Director of Annual Funds.The Senior Event Specialist is responsible for coordination of all KHF special events including researching,planning, coordinating, implementing, and securing entry level sponsorships for all current and future KHF ledevents and activities.Event objectives are carried out through collaboration with other departments and service lines, vendors,sponsors and outside organizations as needed. This position is responsible for assisting with KHF brandingthrough events marketing and advertising as well as coordinating and securing corporate sponsorships.Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities & Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Under the general direction of the Director of Annual Funds, specific responsibilities include: Providing supervision as required for event staff and volunteers. Planning and managing events which includes contract negotiations, research, scheduling, coordination ofmarketing, catering, security, staging, creating displays and visual aids, organizing timetables and files, and allfacets of invitations. Budgeting and financial management of corporate events. Specific management duties include staffing, evaluations, daily routines, assignment and monitoring ofprojects and project counseling. Creates registration and landing pages for events. Liaison with MarCom on event marketing details and deliverables Carries a portfolio of entry level sponsors to cultivate relationships and solstice funding.
KHF YEARLY EVENTS:Signature Events Golf Classic Ribbon of Hope Heart to HeartSpecial Events Tax & Trust Planning Seminar KHF Leadership Dinner KC Scholarship ReceptionDonor Engagement activity Live Our Mission (Quarterly) PG Mission Mornings (Quarterly) KC Giving Day Board and Executive Level Fundraising Receptions - throughout the year
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Education:A bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, non-profit management, or equivalent relevantexperience required; that equate to 2 years for every 1 year of college education.Minimum Work Experience:Must have 5-10 years of experience in the fieldRequired Licenses:[Ohio, United States] OtherEvents certification or CFRE preferred
Required Skills Must possess excellent listening skills, and the ability to identify and solve issues in a timely, competent, andcreative manner. Must be able to work collaboratively with others to reach goals within the established deadlines and in amanner that fosters support. Must be able to build relationships with event sponsors to secure gifts and meet or exceed revenue goals. Must be able to organize and manage multiple ongoing projects.Job Description Report Must possess the savvy to establish and enhance relationships with executives, physicians, vendors,community leaders, organizations, management, employees, and volunteers. Must be able to survive in an environment of continuous improvement and system thinking for maintainingand enhancing quality care within an integrated healthcare network.