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At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.

$23.98/hr minimum - $35.97/hr maximum (range increases based on education, experience and certifications)

Job Roles

Safety

• Manage processes effectively in regard to employee/patient safety.

Record Keeping

• Maintain all required records, reports, statistics, logs, files and other documents as required.

Process Improvement

• Promote a culture of process improvement by participating in unit/department based programs that supports the systems process improvement goals.
• Participate on system-wide or hospital-based teams as needed.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute SIH special events such as a gala, golf tournament, and Blackout Cancer football and basketball games at SIU.
• Recruit committee members and event volunteers and facilitate committee meetings for special events to meet event goals and deadlines.
• Manage event budgets and finances, including negotiating contracts, and handling all vendor and sponsor relationships.
• Maintain records on event activities, progress, status, and post-event summary.
• Build strong relationships within the organization, in the community, and with SIH vendors to maximize sponsorship, participation, and attendance at special events.
• Develop and maintain an extensive network of contacts, both internal and external, to facilitate event coordination and ensure events align with overall company goals and messaging.
• With the Fund Development Coordinator, develop concepts and designs, coordinate mailings of promotional materials and invitations, event signage, and direct logistical planning.
• With the SIH Marketing & Communications team, build and maintain strong relationships with our regional media partners to maximize publicity of special events, with SIH Marketing & Communications.
• Maintain strong computer skills and proficiency in word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, or other fundraising software including event management systems and donor database systems.
• Provide backup to Gift Coordinator cultivating and managing third-party events (external and internal).
• Assist Department Director on projects as required.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Work effectively with vendors, sponsors, and guests using excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work weekends and evenings, as events may require.
• Provide exceptional customer service to event guests and handle any issues that may arise.
• Attend other regional events as needed to keep abreast of what is going on with special events in the southern Illinois region and networks within the community to build support and attendance of special events.

Education

Associates degree or comparable experience directly related to event planning

Licenses and Certification

N/A

Experience and Skills

Technical Experience: 3 years professional experience