Associate Director, Signature Events

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The Development Offices for Mass General Brighams world-renowned academic medical centers Massachusetts General Hospital Brigham and Womens Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital are now unified and represent a team of 350 vibrant collaborative skilled fundraising professionals. We are dedicated to inspiring visionary philanthropy that will advance caring and curing for patients in Boston and around the world. We are committed to inspiring visionary philanthropy to advance patient care research and education locally and globally.

Join us in our mission to transform the future of medicine. Philanthropy enables MGBs academic medical centers to deliver the highest quality patient care pursue the most innovative and promising research train the brightest minds to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and expand and improve our world-class facilities. MGBs Academic Medical Centers Development Office offers excellent benefits competitive salaries and a hybrid flexible work schedule.

To Apply:
Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.

Job Summary

The Associate Director serves as a vital member of the Signature Events teama collaborative mission-driven donor- and sponsor-focused group of professionals committed to delivering best-in-class events through a spirit of teamwork and support. The Signature Events team leads our premier luncheons and galas which collectively raise $810M toward our overall $21M events goal. The Associate Director contributes in part to the successful execution of these high-profile events as well as to our broader portfolio of 100 annual events that unite and celebrate our vibrant donor community and raise $20M annually in support of the mission of Mass General Brighams academic medical centers.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
The Associate Director contributes to the strategy planning and execution of high-profile and mid-tier events balancing strategic input with hands-on operational management. The Associate Director oversees essential operational tasks ensures smooth event delivery manages a dedicated portfolio of Signature Events and collaborates with colleagues to maintain team functionality.

Lead planning and execution of mid-tier events with full ownership of strategy timeline budget and outcomes.
Provide high-level support for high-profile events including on-site leadership and coordination.
Manage vendor relationships negotiate and oversee contracts and ensure compliance with budget and service standards.
Collaborate with senior internal stakeholders to align event strategy with broader organizational goals.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with development communications fundraising IS and finance teams to maximize event success.
Oversee post-event evaluation and reporting identifying insights and improvements to inform future event planning.
Manage vendor invoices ensuring timely processing and accurate documentation.
Maintain detailed event records support budget forecasting and oversee documentation for audit readiness.
Provide cross-functional leadership offering backup event management across teams to ensure continuity and quality.
Serve as a key point of escalation for event-related issues providing solutions and risk mitigation.

This position requires 5-7 years of client-facing or relationship-building experience and a bachelors addition the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational time management problem solving and project management skills
• Command of Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook or the ability to learn them quickly
• Competency using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom and Teams preferred)
• Proficiency with data entry or data management in a database (Blackbaud CRM or Raisers Edge preferred)
• Attention to detail creativity and strong work ethic
• Desire and motivation to learn about the organization and fundraising
• Awareness of personal work styles in self and others
• Adaptability and flexibility in times of shifting priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse audiences
• Mission driven
• Ability to complete assigned projects and tasks independently or with minimal guidance

Hybrid

399 Revolution Drive

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$78000.00 - $113453.60/Annual

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

2200 The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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