DEVELOPMENT EVENTS SPECIALIST
 Sparrow Health System | |||||||||||||||||
 United States, Michigan, Lansing | |||||||||||||||||
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 Dec 13, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
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Job Opportunity Job ID:46949 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose The Development Events Description: Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description
General Purpose The Development Events Specialist will play a crucial role in overseeing and executing high-profile events for both UM Health-Sparrow and UM Health-West Foundations. In this fast-paced, dynamic position, the manager will independently coordinate all aspects of event planning and execution, ensuring each event is delivered with precision and excellence. Responsibilities include managing logistics for signature events, such as handling proposals, registration, layout, decor, food arrangements, and vendor communication. The role also involves leading day-of-event execution, managing event briefs, and ensuring a seamless guest experience. The Development Events Specialist will be responsible for event financials, including budget management, projections, invoice routing, and ensuring compliance with required licenses. This role will also collaborate closely with the foundation's communications role to develop event collateral, communications, narratives, and timelines. Additionally, the Development Events Specialist will collaborate with the UM Health-West Foundation Events Specialist, aligning the planning and execution of donor/stewardship events, third-party events, and appreciation events across the UM Health Regional Network. The Development Events Specialist will monitor and assign event requests, ensuring that all events align with the foundation's standards and objectives. This role demands a proactive approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, all while maintaining the highest level of service and attention to detail. Essential Duties Event logistics for Foundation signature events - Coordinate event planning, details, and facilitation: 50%
Event financials: 10%
Work collaboratively with foundation communications role: 10%
Other duties: 30%
Job Requirements
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. #LI-MR1 Job Family Management/Professional Requirements:
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