Job Summary

Position will be based in Southfield starting in January, Training will take place in Grand Rapids until that time.

Manages and supports events related to the service line, including collaboration with Foundations, department teams, and other affiliated groups. Coordinates and executes a variety of events, including large department meetings, summits, board events, and Foundation events, with attendance typically reaching up to approximately 200 people.

Works closely with department administrators and specialists to coordinate vendors, catering, Environmental Services, Security, Digital Services, and other operational needs.

Responsibilities include both event planning and hands-on, on-site execution to ensure events run smoothly and provide an outstanding experience for internal and external customers. Anticipates project and event needs, prioritizes work effectively, and meets deadlines with minimal supervision. Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions

• Assists with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.)
• Conducts research, makes site visits, and finds resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities. Creates and revises room layouts for each event. Serves as liaison with vendors on event-related matters. Assists with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary. Prepares nametags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc. Closes out all events as required.
• Assists with preparing budgets and provides periodic progress reports to staff directors for each event project. Keeps track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting. Coordinates appointments and visits to see our space, and scheduling of events on the calendar. Prepares and modifies event contracts as requested.
• Maintains and communicates overall calendar of events

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Communications, Marketing or Hospitality Management or related field
• 2 years of relevant experience with office administrative management or in a work environment with transferable skills
• 2 years of relevant experience coordinating special events / event planning

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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