Foundation Event Specialist
Your future role at a glance
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Facility: Partial Remote | Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
Department: St. Vincent's Foundation
Schedule: Days | Full-time
Salary range: $72,283.20 - $100,759.30 per year
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Drive end-to-end event strategy and execution by turning bold concepts into unforgettable experiences, seamlessly leading timeline management, site selection, catering, premium vendor negotiations, and AV production.
Cultivate and steward high-value donor relationships to build trust and inspire generosity through targeted gift solicitations, personalized stewardship, and prompt, accurate gift processing.
Master financial and vendor leadership by building, tracking, and optimizing lean event budgets—securing top venues and performers on favorable terms while maintaining flawless financial accuracy.
Command on-site operations as the lead problem-solver, serving as the calm, decisive leader on event days while empowering staff, briefing speakers, and smoothly navigating unexpected challenges in real time.
Partner on data-driven marketing and outreach alongside the Marketing team to elevate event promotion, streamline RSVP management, and analyze campaign data to continuously maximize campaign ROI.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Certification specializing in Fund Raising preferred.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
A mininum of 2 years of proven success in corporate event planning, production, or project management.
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
Outstanding negotiation skills, exceptional written and verbal communication, and ability to multi-task across concurrent projects.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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