SNI Companies is looking for an experienced, passionate Event Manager to support one of the largest healthcare organizations in Jacksonville, FL!
The ideal candidate will have prior event planning / organizing / management in the healthcare or non-profit industry. Must have Bachelor's degree with prior experience or a High School diploma with 7+ years of prior experience.
Full-time, in office position , 90-day contract-to-hire
Monday through Friday , 8:00am to 5:00pm
Pay Rate: $50 - $60 an hour, depending on experience/education
The Event Manager plans and executes meetings, special events, and functions for the client's special projects and community events.
- Collaborates with staff and clients to establish event goals and objectives; develops and recommends event operating procedures; establishes and manages event planning timelines; creates task assignments; and proposes resources needed to execute event.
- Works with designers and vendors to create invitations, promotional and other printed materials.
- Provides leadership, direction, and coordination among speakers, staff, and volunteers during event program/production.
- Establishes professional relationships with community partners, securing support letters, donations, and attendance.
- Oversees and facilitates event briefing and coordination of speakers/presenters.
- Seeks out innovative and creative ideas for events through research, networking, and continuing education classes.
Qualifications:
- Must have Bachelor's degree with prior experience or a High School diploma with 7+ years of prior experience.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
- Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and sexual preference backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Superior time management skills, multi-tasking abilities, team playing skills.
- Budget management and negotiation skills.
- Experience with hiring and managing vendors / volunteers for event production.
Benefits:
- $50.00 to $60.00 an hour (depending on education/experience)
- Upward mobility opportunities
- Healthcare benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401K Plan
- PTO, Holiday Pay, and Sick Days
