What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Specialist position at Mass. Eye and Ear (MEE)?
Summary:
The Events Specialist is part of a team responsible for developing and implementing a wide portfolio of events that support the strategic vision of Mass Eye and Ear. Reporting to the Senior Events Program Manager, this person is a key member of the Mass Eye and Ear team and collaborates with internal and external audiences, including development staff, physicians, scientists, trustees, hospital leadership, donors, patients and other key stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supports strategic planning and execution of wide range of events including the Mass Eye and Ear Gala
* Key member of leadership work group planning and executing the programming related to the Mass Eye and Ear Bicentennial Celebration
- Manages various development events including chair celebrations and "friendraisers"
- Oversees event execution elements including venue selection and contract negotiation, vendors, collateral design and printing, deliverables, logistics, guest experience, and operations
- Successfully plans, manages and executes multiple events simultaneously
- Collaborates and communicates with development staff and internal stakeholders across MassEye and Ear to align events with hospital and system goals
- Supports community health and engagement events
- Manages event budgets, communications and reporting
- Analyzes, tracks and reports on event metrics
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, with 5-7 years of experience in events or directly related field, is required.
- Must possess ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex issues.
- Excellent writer and editor with keen attention to detail.
- Strong verbal communicator.
- Exceptional attention to detail required.
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