Special Events Coordinator - Foundation - Lorain

Special Events Coordinator - Foundation - Lorain

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Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

As a faith-based and patient‑focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people who are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

The Special Events Coordinator supports the success of the Foundation Annual Programs and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing Foundation events. The Special Events Coordinator works with a wide variety of internal and external contacts to plan and execute successful events and assist market foundation teams with solicitation of sponsorship funds to achieve foundation goals of philanthropic support.

• Assists with planning, implementation, and production of all fundraising events including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics
• Coordinates work with external and internal audiences including vendors and donors
• Design, develop and execute all event planning/logistics for a successful outcome, including the development of special event collateral/marketing materials and public promotion of special events to the appropriate audiences
• Provide administrative support in the research and solicitation of new and existing donors to support Foundation special events.
• Represents the organization in a positive manner at all times, including working with staff, volunteers, and vendors
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Degree or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or one of the following:
  Communications, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, or Business (preferred, not required)

• 2 years of experience in event planning and volunteer management work experience (required)
• Non‑profit environment experience (preferred, not required)

• Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented to manage event timelines and marketing processes

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at