Events Specialist - Full Time

Job Summary :

The Event Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a wide range of events hosted or sponsored by Erlanger Health System. These events may support philanthropic initiatives, service line promotion, employee engagement, public health campaigns, or brand visibility across the community. This individual plays a key logistical and operational role in ensuring that every event large or small reflects Erlanger's mission, meets internal stakeholder goals, and creates a positive experience for attendees. The Event Specialist brings strong project management, vendor coordination, and cross-departmental collaboration skills, and must thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Key Job Responsibilities :

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan and manage logistics for signature events including the annual Foundation event, employee recognition ceremonies, community health fairs, sponsorship activations, and other public-facing experiences.
• Coordinate event timelines, budgets, run-of-show documents, and planning checklists in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure events are well-organized, appropriately staffed, and executed to a high standard of professionalism and guest experience.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Vendor & Partner Coordination

On-Site Leadership & Execution

Evaluation & Documentation

Education :

Required : Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Public Relations, Hospitality, or a related field

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Position Requirement(s) : License / Certification / Registration

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N / A

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Department Position Summary :

Erlanger Health System is deeply woven into the community it serves not only as a healthcare provider, but as a convener, partner, and public presence across a wide range of causes and celebrations. As part of the Community Relations team within the Marketing & Communications division, the Event Specialist plays a hands-on, highly visible role in executing a broad portfolio of events that elevate Erlanger's brand, deepen community engagement, and support strategic priorities across the health system.

Reporting to the Community Relations Director, this role is central to the execution of Erlanger's most important public-facing activities from major fundraising events to internal recognition ceremonies, civic collaborations, awareness campaigns, and grassroots community activations. The Event Specialist works closely with colleagues across development, marketing, communications, creative, and hospital operations to bring events to life with professionalism, hospitality, precision, and purpose.