Director of Special Events (Full-Time)

Childserve; Johnston (IA); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

HSA & FSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan with company  %

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Descrizione del lavoro

ChildServe seeks a Director of Special Events to oversee all branded fundraising events and act as the primary contact for third‑party events. You will plan, execute, and optimize events, manage budgets, and cultivate donor relationships to maximize fundraising opportunities.

As a senior leader, you will coordinate internal teams, ensure high-quality experiences, and report outcomes. A Bachelor’s degree and as few as three years in related fields are required.

Competenze

• Three years of professional experience in event management, fundraising, sales, communications, or marketing and/or public relations.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Mansioni

• Oversee all aspects of branded fundraising events, plan and execute, manage timelines and logistics, and coordinate marketing and sponsorships.
• Maintain event budgets, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up for quality delivery.
• Manage donor and sponsor relations, cultivate relationships, and collaborate with leadership to secure sponsorships.

Conoscenze

Event management

Donor relations

Budget management

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Strumenti

CRM database

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

As the Director of Special Events, you will overseeall aspects of ChildServe branded special fundraising events including, but not limited to: Bubble Ball, Golf Fore The Kids, Employee Campaign, Sprinkles of Thanks local andregional stewardship events, and serve as the primary contact for all third-party events.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Events Management -Plan and execute fundraising events, managing timelines, logistics, and event operations.Coordinate event marketing, sponsorship fulfillment, vendor relationships, and attendee communications.Oversee event budgets, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up to ensure a high-quality experience.
• Donor & Sponsor Relations -Manage a portfolio of special event sponsors and fundraising partners.Cultivate donor and sponsor relationships through stewardship, engagement, and recognition efforts.Collaborate with Development leadership to secure sponsorships and maximize fundraising opportunities.
• Database Management -Maintain accurate event, donor, sponsorship, and payment records in the foundation database.Track registrations, pledges, attendance, and event outcomes for reporting and follow-up.Serve as a backup resource for gift processing and donor receipting.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years of professional experience in event management, fundraising, sales, communications, or marketing and/or public relations.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’sfour key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.