Associate Director, Enterprise & Executive Events

About the role

This position reports to the Executive Director, Enterprise and Executive Events and will be accountable for a distinct subset of the department's two event portfolios – Foundation (high-profile donor cultivation and stewardship) and Enterprise (events and programs that communicate and enhance the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's reputation for excellence).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the outcome of events within portfolio, ensuring they meet business objectives, budgetary constraints, and high-quality standards.
• Ensure the alignment of all stakeholder priorities while leading the planning, coordination, and execution of all portfolio events.
• Empowered to lead high-level communication and strategic collaboration directly with the CEO, CDO, Board members, CEO Council, Executive Leadership, and high-profile individuals.
• Demonstrate independent and proactive decision making in high-pressure, high-profile situations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, venues, and partners. Negotiate contracts to secure the best terms and ensure high-quality service.
• Drive innovation in event concepts, formats, and experiences while partnering to develop and implement event strategies that align with the Enterprise’s goals.
• Support the department in maintaining financial stewardship by assisting with budget management, monitoring expenditures, and proactively engaging in the optimization of financial policies and procedures.
• Support the Executive Director, Enterprise and Executive Events, with ad hoc strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• At least five (5) years of fundraising, corporate sponsorship, cause-related marketing or special events experience

Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency with customer relationship management software (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge)
• Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Solid leadership skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Travel, local and regional (Required proficiency)

Benefits

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $76,100.00 - $97,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Full-Time