Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree. 

Preferred Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Business, English.

Minimum Experience:

• Previous experience managing events, preferably in a development office or hospital.

Preferred Experience:

• 3 – 5 years managing special events in a hospital development office, Progressively responsible experience in areas of development of annual programs, marketing and individual gifts.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge software.
• Knowledge of Maestrosoft AuctionMaestro Pro.

License Required:

• Driver License.

Specializing in you...serving San Diego's inland North County communities for more than 50 years, Palomar Pomerado Health is a family of outstanding healthcare facilities that cover an area of more than 800-square miles. We are the largest hospital district in Southern California and the first California designated health system to receive ANCC Magnet® Recognition. From our state-of-the-art Cardiac Care and Rehabilitation Facilities and busy Trauma Center to Home Healthcare, we deliver a full spectrum of health services to meet the needs of every member in our community.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manager of Special Events.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, coordinating, executing, evaluating and strategizing all foundation and community events in support of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts.
• This position reports to the Director of Major Giving.
• This position will oversee various volunteer group activities, cultivation events, hospital and mock-up room tours and events, community outreach events, and the primary fundraising event, The Night of Nights annual gala supporting Palomar Pomerado Health.
• The Manager of Special Events will foster strong working relationships with the Gala Chair, Gala Volunteers and PPH Marketing department to develop goals and objectives and manage corresponding projects.
• This position will be responsible for the recruitment and cultivation of event participants and volunteers, including securing event sponsorships and underwriting.
• The Manager of Special Events identifies and solicit prospects for in-kind and auction donations for gala and other Foundation events.
• Utilizing Raiser’s Edge and Maestrosoft Auction Pro, Manager of Special Events will be responsible for maintaining and managing all event data and generating reports as needed.
• The Manager of Special Events will be responsible for adhering to project budgets and timelines for special events. 
• Work hours may extend into the evenings or weekends.

We invite you to join us in our Mission to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

For additional information and to apply for this position, please visit our website at http://www.PPH.org.