Community Engagement and Events Specialist

Brooks Rehabilitation•Jacksonville, FL

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

The community engagement and events specialist is responsible for the management of event planning, design, and execution as appropriate to community engagement efforts across the system of Brooks Rehabilitation. Events may occur outside of the Jacksonville, FL area. Responsible for meeting annual impact measures by engaging Brooks employees and the communities. Supports the success of the Brooks Foundation fundraising events and Community Engagement Events. This position collaborates with the team in planning, coordinating, and implementing events designed to raise funds for Brooks Rehabilitation system of care. Responsible for meeting an annual revenue target by initiating and cultivating donors, prospects and committee volunteers to increase event sponsorship. Support with ensuring sponsorship fulfillment of benefits, securing and coordinating all vendor relationships and ensuring all Brooks policies and procedures are followed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with experience in fundraising; corporate/healthcare experience may be substituted for fundraising experience
Highly organized and detail oriented to manage event timelines and processes
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills to analyze donor information to plan, set goals and objectives
Demonstrated success in face-to-face fundraising
Preparing regular reports of annual giving progress toward revenue goals
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task efficiently and timely

Responsibilities

Corresponds with community engagement contacts to fulfill obligations of community sponsorships and liaises with internal Brooks departments.
Works closely with community engagement partners to ensure success of Brooks’ sponsorships, communicating in an effective and professional manner.
Works at special events as directed including preparation, set-up, event execution and teardown.
Procure Brooks branded items for community engagement events across the Brooks Rehabilitation system of care.
Track and manage all inquiries, reoccurring support and conduct outreach in a timely manner.
Responsible for measurable success of all community benefit events.
Perform complex administrative duties, with little supervision, exercising confidentiality, independent discretion, and judgment.
Maintains timelines and project management timelines for all community engagement activities
Provide support in the research and solicitation of new and existing donors to support all events.
Acquires and retains sponsorships and in-kind donations for fundraising events.
Assists Brooks Foundation team members with the donor recognition program and stewardship of all donations.
Refers annual gift prospects from multiple sources including grateful patients, volunteers, corporations and foundations to Brooks Foundation Team members.