Event Specialist

Special Kids Inc•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Special Kids Chattanooga’s mission is to serve Jesus Christ by caring for His children who have special healthcare needs. Special Kids has operated in Murfreesboro, TN since 1998, as a not-for-profit Christian healthcare company. The organization is now focused on serving children with special healthcare needs in the greater Chattanooga community. Our overarching goal is to support each child in overcoming obstacles to achieve improved quality of life. We aim to accomplish this goal by providing access to quality, compassionate care for any child in need of occupational, physical, speech, and feeding therapy and providing continuity of care through a unique coordinated multi-disciplinary approach. Full-time (32-40 hours per week) with benefits, continuing education dollars, holidays and paid time off. The Event Specialist works closely with Development and Marketing, and the organization wide Marketing Committee to support the annual development plan and attainment of the Development budget. In addition, this position works closely with event committees, community organizations, vendors, volunteers, and board members in fulfillment of the organization’s mission, delivering programming, communications with sponsors and donors, and achieving sustainable growth. Summary The Event Specialist is responsible for coordinating the development, planning, implementation and oversight of Special Kids events, programs, and organizational celebrations. This position work closely with volunteer committees and members to ensure events are delivered on time, within budget and at the desired level of quality. This position is also responsible for cultivating positive long-term relationships with event stakeholders, committee members, sponsors, and donors to consistently improve event execution and donor revenue.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software and web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor’s degree in communications or 3-5 years’ experience in related field. Experience in non-profits or fundraising preferred. Experience in the following: public speaking, volunteer/campaign management and managing a +$500,000 budget.
CPR certification recommended.
Compassion
Willingness
Courage
Faith

Responsibilities

Coordinates the development and management of the annual event plan for Special Kids
Coordinates event organization structure, community relations, vendors and contracts, in-kind donors, venues, and event communications.
Responsible for meeting financial goals and deadlines and contributes to enhancing sponsor and donor relationships following the investor stewardship plan and responding promptly to requests and monitoring of event expenses, revenue, and budget variances.
Works closely with development, marketing, and finance staff in establishing priorities, timelines, budgets, workplans and communicating updates.
Documents all communications related to donor, sponsor, and vendors in the customer relationship management program.
Represents Special Kids at fundraising and community events as appropriate.