Lead Events Specialist

Careers With PurposeSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.Facility: Great Shots

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 2505 W Benson Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57107, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00Job SummaryOversees and coordinates event planning, implementation and execution for multiple types of events for Sanford Sports Complex. Maintains the scheduling, budgeting, staffing and logistics for each event and works with vendors, agencies and support team on coordination and successful event setup. Coordinate detailed logistics with operational partners and vendors to ensure delivery of the elements required for a positive event experience. Along with the manager, facilitate appropriate negotiation, review and execution of vendor contracts. Responsible for internal and external pre-event marketing campaigns and post-event activities. Measure success of the event results to ensure ongoing improvement and maximize ROI.Responsible for coordinating details to ensure execution of innovative, impactful and memorable event experiences as defined by stakeholders. Work in concert with operational stakeholders, managers, vendors and members of the team to ensure seamless event planning and execution.Responsible for the execution of the end-to-end delivery of event logistics, including securing venues, audio/video, catering, event vendors, entertainment and guest speakers as needed with the allotted budget. Provide oversight of creation and delivery of collateral, training materials and premium items for the event as needed. Negotiate event sponsorships and contracts with third-party vendors. Collaborate with marketing staff to provide on-site support as needed. Manage all aspects of production, receipt and distribution of event deliverables.Demonstrates the ability to work cross-functionally with managers, executive leaders and support teams, and be a team-minded individual who can work independently and under the guidance of superiors. Regionally focused, but some travel may be required to manage large-scale events in various regions of the enterprise.May be asked to support Sports Complex leadership in new business development, retention, external business development activities and community partner relationship development. These duties may include responsibility for driving community sponsorships, and development of partnerships and generation of revenue for all Sports Complex facilities.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business required.Three to five years of experience required. Experience in events or project management preferred.Depending on location, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required. May be required to become certified in LifePak 250 as deemed by director.BenefitsSanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .Req Number: R-0204376

Job Function: External Affairs

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