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Events and Sponsorship Specialist-Limited Duration

  2026-01-09     Legacy Health     Portland,OR  
Description:

Overview

This is a Limited Duration role

Our donors make it possible to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others. As a event and sponsorship coordinator, you recognize the importance of donor generosity, and you work hard to plan, develop and implement successful fundraising events. If you believe this is an opportunity in which you could thrive, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

The Events and Sponsorship Specialist is responsible for the financial and logistical organization and implementation of assigned fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events.

The Specialist also acts as a Legacy ambassador for various third party fundraising activities. These activities impact specific Legacy Health foundations and support annual giving. Responsibility includes the recruitment and coordination of volunteers, corporate and individual sponsorship procurement and overall event logistics planning. Functions in a cooperative and teamwork-based environment while interfacing closely with Foundations' Gift Officers, Executive Directors, and the other Philanthropy staff.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, communication, liberal arts or related field, or equivalent experience, plus evidence of continuing professional education through conferences, seminars and professional affiliations.

Experience:Minimum of three years progressively more responsible experience in fund raising event planning, volunteer management, marketing, and/or marketing communications, preferably in health care, academic medicine or higher education. Experience with soliciting corporate sponsorships desirable.

Skills:

Competence in development and organization of fundraising events including vendor management, communications planning, collateral design, sponsorship coordination, of event logistics and guest follow-up.

Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, industry-based donor management systems, and presentation and publication software (such as PowerPoint and Canva), as needed for specific position.

  • Creative and analytical skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple demands and respond well to changing priorities.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with Philanthropy team members, community event volunteers and corporate leadership.
  • Ability to work with Philanthropy team members and Marketing and Public Relations staff to develop, implement and coordinate integrated marketing communications programs for fundraising events and activities.
  • Ability to cross train and provide necessary events/activity support on other campuses as required.
Licensure

Current Driver's license required.

Pay Range
USD $32.56 - USD $48.33 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you


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