Development Officer, Signature Events

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The Development Offices for Mass General Brigham’s world‑renowned academic medical centers, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, are now unified and represent a team of 350+ vibrant, collaborative, skilled fundraising professionals. We are dedicated to inspiring visionary philanthropy that will advance caring and curing for patients in Boston and around the world. We are committed to inspiring visionary philanthropy to advance patient care, research, and education locally and globally.

Join us in our mission to transform the future of medicine. Philanthropy enables MGB’s academic medical centers to deliver the highest quality patient care, pursue the most innovative and promising research, train the brightest minds to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and expand and improve our world‑class facilities. MGB’s Academic Medical Centers’ Development Office offers excellent benefits, competitive salaries and a hybrid flexible work schedule.

Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.

The Officer serves as a vital member of the Signature Events team — a collaborative, mission-driven, donor- and sponsor‑focused group of professionals committed to delivering best‑in‑class events through a spirit of teamwork and support. The Signature Events team leads our premier luncheons and galas, which collectively raise $8‑10M toward our overall $21M events goal. The Officer contributes, in part, to the successful execution of these high-profile events as well as to our broader portfolio of 100+ annual events that unite and celebrate our vibrant donor community and raise $20M+ annually in support of the Mass General Brigham mission and our academic medical centers, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

This role within the Mass General Brigham Academic Medical Centers Development Office assists in planning and executing high‑profile events, proactively overseeing administrative and operational activities, and independently troubleshooting and resolving issues with an advanced understanding of strategy and project needs. The Officer supports a dedicated portfolio of Signature Events, managing essential operational tasks to ensure smooth event delivery and strong team functionality.

Depending on prior experience or experience gained within the Development Office, the Officer may also acquire a small portfolio of smaller‑scale events to manage with guidance.

• Assist in planning and execution of high‑profile, mid‑tier, and small-scale events, including on‑site staffing.
• Support a specific event portfolio, handling essential operational tasks to ensure smooth event delivery and team functionality.
• Provide back‑up event support across the team to allow for cross‑training and ensure adequate event support across all sub‑teams.
• Anticipate and independently manage logistics, agendas, and other materials for meetings, events, appointments and presentations—troubleshooting issues as needed, taking notes, and organizing follow‑up actions.
• Submit employee expenses and vendor invoices.
• Assist with daily administrative activities and support logistical coordination for specific tasks, including scheduling, parking, vendor management, and/or volunteer coordination.
• Maintain RSVP and event records and assist with budget tracking and expense documentation.

This position requires 2‑3 years of client-facing or relationship-building experience and a bachelor’s degree. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge,…