Associate Director, Signature Events

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

4d•$78,000 - $113,454•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Development Offices for Mass General Brigham’s world-renowned academic medical centers, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, are now unified and represent a team of 350+ vibrant, collaborative, skilled fundraising professionals. We are dedicated to inspiring visionary philanthropy that will advance caring and curing for patients in Boston and around the world. We are committed to inspiring visionary philanthropy to advance patient care, research, and education locally and globally. Join us in our mission to transform the future of medicine. Philanthropy enables MGB’s academic medical centers to deliver the highest quality patient care, pursue the most innovative and promising research, train the brightest minds to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and expand and improve our world-class facilities. MGB’s Academic Medical Centers’ Development Office offers excellent benefits, competitive salaries and a hybrid flexible work schedule. To Apply: Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments. Job Summary 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.

Requirements

This position requires 5-7 years of client-facing or relationship-building experience and a bachelor’s degree.
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

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.