The Special Event Coordinator will work with the Philanthropic Events Manager on all the Suncoast Hospice Foundation’s events as a fundraising initiative, with emphasis on identifying, developing, and implementing the special events to meet company objectives.

The coordinator will establish an annual plan for special events and work with external community groups on large community events that benefit Suncoast Hospice Foundation. This will include attending in-person meetings and training and travelling where appropriate.

The Special Event Coordinator will develop and implement procedures and systems for ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and evaluation of special events, reporting results and trends to the Philanthropic Events Manager.

This position will recruit, train and place special events volunteers for specific events. The special event coordinator will work with each event committee to assure success of the event and compliance with special events policy. Act as volunteer liaison and coordinator during special events; assessing volunteer needs, screening, assigning and supervising volunteer positions.

Coordinate the tracking, training, cultivation of and communication with all special events volunteers. Compile and report special events volunteer hours in database in a timely manner each month.

Participate as an active team member within the Foundation as well as work with other departments as needed (i.e. – work with Public Relations to coordinate all marketing materials in a timely manner and with volunteer services for volunteer needs).

Perform other duties as assigned.