Assistant Director, Athletic Events and Community Fundraising

Mass General Brigham • Somerville, MA

1d • $63,648 - $90,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director serves as a vital member of our Events team—a collaborative, mission-driven, donor- and sponsor-focused group of professionals who are committed to delivering best-in-class events through a spirit of teamwork and support. The Assistant Director contributes, in part, to the successful execution of 100+ annual events that unite and celebrate our vibrant donor community and raise $20M+ annually to support the mission of Mass General Brigham. The Assistant Director is critical in supporting the planning and execution of a variety of events, managing smaller-scale events independently while assisting with larger event portfolios.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and 3-5 years of related experience.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Serve as event lead for MGB’s efforts with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) 10K.
• Oversee participant fundraising efforts to meet or exceed annual event fundraising goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the B.A.A. for this event.
• Coordinate closely with the communications team to recruit, support, and steward MGB’s team of more than 500 runners.
• Serve in a key planning and fundraising role for the Mass General Brigham Eversource Cancer 5K Run-Walk, working closely with past and current participants to cultivate and grow top fundraisers, encourage participants to reach All-Star and Champion status, and support on-site logistics to ensure a successful VIP experience.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Community Fundraising portfolio (donor-lead fundraising events), managing a portfolio of events to expand MGB’s fundraising community, strengthen volunteer partnerships, and drive revenue growth.
• Partner closely with volunteer event organizers to ensure they have the tools, resources, and guidance needed to maximize participation and fundraising outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinicians to promote the Community Fundraising program to patients, families, and supporters, helping to expand awareness and engagement across the hospital community.
• Support other Athletic Fundraising Events and Community Fundraising initiatives as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level