Summary
Description
The role you’ll contribute:
The Foundation Events Manager leads the planning and execution of philanthropic events to help achieve the fundraising strategies of the AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Foundation. We work with individuals, foundations, and corporations in our communities to provide philanthropic support for AdventHealth Avista, AdventHealth Castle Rock, AdventHealth Littleton, AdventHealth Parker, and AdventHealth Porter as well as programs such as Global Health Initiatives, Operation Walk Denver, and AdventHealth Hospice Porter. The Events Manager is a key member of the AHRMF team and collaborates with local foundation leaders, executives, and team members to manage and execute all aspects of foundation events for the Rocky Mountain Region.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
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Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s core values of Quality and Service Excellence, Community Well-being, High Ethical Standards, Stewardship and Inclusiveness
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Builds and fosters relationships with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction
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Sources and manages hotels and venues for international guests, staff, VIPs and attendees, then negotiates rates and contracts, as well as airfare, ground transportation, local staffing and local vendors
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Books and coordinates arrivals and departures, meeting spaces with AV and F&B requirements, and social activities, including dinners and special events
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Required qualifications:
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BS or BA in Marketing, Communication, Business and/or related field
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Minimum of five years of experience
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Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
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Flexibility and adaptability to change
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Strong attention to detail
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Highly organized with project-management experience
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Understanding of digital media trends and technology tools
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Ability to work well within a team that is cross functional and located in different offices
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Proficient in the Microsoft suite of software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
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Experience working with hotel management, catering services and vendors
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Experience managing all aspects of larger meetings, events and conferences
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Experience with negotiating hotel/venue and vendor contracts
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Ability to interface with senior executives and VIPs
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Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative
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Ability to be creative and innovative
Preferred qualifications:
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Flexible schedule and some travel required during certain time periods
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Ability to work collaboratively with others
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Strong teamwork skills required
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Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
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Great customer service with positive energy
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Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
