Associate Director, Signature Events

Job Summary

The Associate Director 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 Associate Director 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 mission of Mass General Brigham’s academic medical centers.

• Lead planning and execution of mid‑tier events, with full ownership of strategy, timeline, budget, and outcomes.
• Provide high‑level support for high‑profile events, including on‑site leadership and coordination.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate and oversee contracts, and ensure compliance with budget and service standards.
• Collaborate with senior internal stakeholders to align event strategy with broader organizational goals.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with development communications, fundraising, IS, and finance teams to maximize event success.
• Oversee post‑event evaluation and reporting, identifying insights and improvements to inform future event planning.
• Manage vendor invoices, ensuring timely processing and accurate documentation.
• Maintain detailed event records, support budget forecasting, and oversee documentation for audit readiness.
• Provide cross‑functional leadership, offering backup event management across teams to ensure continuity and quality.
• Serve as a key point of escalation for event‑related issues, providing solutions and risk mitigation.

• 5–7 years of client‑facing or relationship‑building experience and a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational, time management, problem‑solving and project management skills.
• Command of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Competency using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom and Teams preferred).
• Proficiency with data entry or data management in a database (Blackbaud CRM or Raiser’s Edge preferred).
• Attention to detail, creativity and strong work ethic.
• Desire and motivation to learn about the organization and fundraising.
• Awareness of personal work styles in self and others.
• Adaptability and flexibility in times of shifting priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse audiences.
• Mission driven.
• Ability to complete assigned projects and tasks independently or with minimal guidance.

Hybrid

399 Revolution Drive

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

$78,000.00 – $/Annual

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