Community Development Officer (Event Management)

Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Penang is looking for a Community Development Officer to support fundraising and community engagement initiatives. This role includes planning and managing events, conducting market research, and working with donors and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or Communications, and experience in event planning. Strong project management skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively in English and/or Mandarin.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years experience in event planning and execution.
• Strong project management and organizing skills with attention to detail.
• Willing to work weekends and extended hours during events.
• Adept at managing multiple events simultaneously.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and/or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing fundraising projects or events.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets.
• Conduct market research to target audiences.
• Represent the Team at charity-related events.
• Maintain relationships with donors, partners, and volunteers.
• Edit promotional content for various channels.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners for events.
• Handle clerical and administrative tasks related to fundraising.

Skills

Project management

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design / Marketing / Communications

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Community Development Officer (Event Management)

We are seeking a creative and driven individual to join Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital - Community and Development Team. This role plays a key part in supporting the Hospital's fundraising and community engagement initiatives, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to strengthen community partnerships and donor support. Fundraising and community engagement initiatives.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist to plan, prepare and manage fundraising projects or events.
• Assist to ensure projects and events meet deadline, within budget and align with organization set objectives.
• Assist to undertake market research and establish the best way to reach target groups.
• Represent the Team or Hospital at charity-related events (sometimes on weekends).
• Foster and maintain new network with donors, partners and volunteers.
• Assist in sriting, editing and proofreading promotional content for use across different channels.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless event execution.
• Assist in clerical, administrative and reporting tasks relating to fund-raising activities and projects.

Requirements

Diploma/Degree preferably in Graphic Design / Marketing / Communications.

1 - 2 years experience in event planning and execution.

Strong project management and organizing skills with attention to details.

Willing to work weekends and occassional extended hours during events.

Able to work under tight deadline and manage multiple events simultaneously.

Good inter-personal skills & communication (verbal & written) skiils in English &/or Mandarin.

Have own transport.

Those proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or similar tools will have an advantage.

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