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Why a Great Place to Work

You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

Essential Functions: The Manager, Special Events is responsible for all aspects of hospital events including planning, management, and execution of major fundraising events, internal events, open houses and grand openings, experience and logistics planning for visiting groups to the hospital, and other events. Manages event expenses and budget, supervision of event staff and/or volunteers, planning all details and logistics and evaluating effectiveness. Works with members of Marketing and Communications, Development, Human Resources, Child Life, Volunteer Services, and other departments of the hospital as the lead for all official hospital events. Serves as the liaison to external organizations regarding special events, including partner organizations, visiting organizations to the hospital, special event partners or venues, vendors, etc.

Job Qualifications:   

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Required: 5 years of progressive experience in Special event management and marketing or fundraising activities.Preferred: Hospital and/or Managerial experience.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Bachelor's Degree Marketing, Communications or equivalent.Preferred: Master's Degree Marketing, Communications or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A deep understanding of best practices in event planning and management.Ability to effectively communicate and build consensus in a complex environment.Detail-oriented approach with excellent prioritization and project management skills.Excellent leadership and self-direction.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.Results-oriented and exhibits strong attention to detail.Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work with all levels of staff (executive, front-line, and physicians) and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships across the organization and to communicate effectively with others, listen actively to accurately assess needs, and gather information from sources at all levels.Team-oriented and able to collaborate effectively with other departments and community partnersMust work well under pressure of multiple projects having competing deadlines and with minimal supervision.Ability to approach work strategically and to execute assignments at a tactical level.Flexibility required. Occasional evening and weekend work.Ability to build and manage relationships internally and externally.Preferred: Working knowledge of email marketing software, website content management systems, website and social media analytics, image editing software or Adobe creative suite and ability to provide art direction.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.  

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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