Special Events Officer

Special Events Officer Job Description

The SBL Health Foundation Special Events Officer is responsible for planning and executing fundraising events to support programs and projects at Sarah Bush Lincoln. This position also works with community groups and organizations who host fundraisers to benefit the Health Center. SEO will lead committees of community volunteers for successful event outcomes.

Department:
Foundation Administration

Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours a week required

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30pm - occasional weekend and evenings may be required

Preferred Requirement/

Experience:

BS degree and Event experience

Pay:
Based on experience, starting at $49,649.60

• Assists in the management of all Foundation events.
• Assists the Foundation Assistant in the compilation and refinement of donor and prospect lists associated with special events and maintains current database for special events.
• Develops event budgets and monitors revenues and expenditures for each event.
• Leads special events committee meetings and works with Director on of the events.
• Provides Foundation Director with event statistics, including revenue to expense ratios, participation levels, net incomes and overall outcome of events.
• Recruits appropriate members to serve on committees. (i.e., golf event, Hospice Binga, Holiday Festival), Cheers.
• Responsible for development and negotiation of all event sponsor agreements.
• Schedules committee meetings, develops event time lines, reports on status of event planning.
• Works with outside organizations which choose to raise funds for SBL.
• Works with the Communications Department to develop copy and design for printed materials and promotion of special events.
• Works with vendors supplying materials and services to foundation events to establish availability and price.

Bachelor’s Degree

Estimated Compensation Range

$49,649.60 - $76,960.00

Pay based on experience