Associate Director, Signature Events

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.

This position requires 5‑7 years of client‑facing or relationship‑building experience and a bachelor’s degree. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• 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

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.