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Are you looking to give back and support your local community? UPMC is looking for a new Special Events Coordinator to support fundraising events within the central PA region.

This position will travel throughout central PA on a weekly basis; reliable transportation is a must.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Works weekends on occasion, schedule will flex to accommodate. No holidays.

Purpose:

Develop and implement Agency events and activities. This will be done in a manner consistent with efficiency, cost effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

+ Coordinates mail schedules and production of printed and on-line promotional materials.

+ Assist in the development of the Agency Development Plan.

+ Engages volunteers in event planning and sponsorship solicitation.

+ Prepares and manages budgets; maintains records of expense and revenue associated with events, campaigns, and appeals.

+ Write, edit, and coordinate grant proposals to potential funding organizations as requested.

+ Responsibility to acknowledge sponsors, donors, and event participants for each assigned event/activity.

+ Identifies and assesses event venues, negotiates rental agreements and secures necessary licenses/permits for agency events.

+ Identifies, cultivates, and solicits vendors and other sponsors.

+ Prepares and manages budgets; maintains records of expense and revenue associated with events, campaigns, and appeals.

+ Coordinate and work with Volunteers to support agency confidentiality.

+ Work to ensure donor information and accuracy of that information is compiled.

+ Plans and implements 4 - 6 high profile fundraising events annually.

+ Prepares event promotional and solicitation materials.

+ Assist and work with Board, Committee, and/or Council members as requested.

+ Writes content newsletter, website, and event promotional pieces.

+ Works with designer through final production and printing.

+ Work with Development Director to coordinate management of donor information and utilization of that information.

+ Obtain and process bids for the production of event/activities materials.

+ Bachelor's degree in a related area preferred

+ Three to five years of experience in event planning and execution including sales, marketing/promotions, and public relations.

+ Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work and prioritize independently.

+ Ability to inspire and motivate volunteersLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Automotive Insurance

+ Driver's License

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran