Special Events Coordinator

Tasks and Responsibilities

Special Events Coordinator responsibilities include:    Fully supporting Foundation's special events strategy and executing it in different phases

•             Working with community partners to create, implement, execute and follow up community events aimed at increasing awareness and funds for the hospital foundation including beach association events, sporting events, and rural community events

•             Recognizing small businesses for their partnership contributions to the hospital foundation through social media channels, photo opportunities, and displays at their business location (or event such as golf tournament)

Pay is $21/hour, 35 hours per week for 8 weeks (negotiable).  Work is in both the community, and hospital.

Job brief

We are seeking a Special Events Coordinator, who is full of creative ideas and eager to contribute on a large scale to the redevelopment of Kincardine Hospital. The role will gain visibility into the inner workings and aspects of the development and healthcare fields, provide concrete deliverables and learn from top to bottom. A large part of the job will be working with local small businesses and agricultural societies to promote events which benefit both the business and the Foundation mutually. Building strong relationships will be key to this interaction, and will require research, self-confidence, and the ability to speak to community members about the hospital, campaign goals, and end results. When the role is complete you will be ready to enter any fast- paced fundraising environment.

Responsibilities

•             Fully support Foundation's PR strategy and execute it in different phases

•             Create and curate engaging content on social media and web pages

•             Communicate and build relationships with current or prospect community members, businesses, and agricultural groups

•             Create and distribute press releases and coordinate photo opportunities with donor businesses, clubs and associations

•             Assist in administrative duties

•             Build and update media lists and databases

•             Schedule, coordinate and attend various events

•             Perform research and market analysis activities Requirements and skills

•             Strong desire to learn along with professional drive

•             Solid understanding of the different social networks

•             Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•             Efficiency at MS Office

What skills will the participant develop during this placement?

•             Collaboration

•             Communication

•             Creativity and Innovation

•             Digital skills

•             Problem solving

•             Reading and/or Writing

If interested in this position, please forward a resume and cover letter to Mark Womack, Capital Campaign Manager at kfcapitalcampaign@outlook.com .