Hiring: Events Specialist Company: Erlanger Location: Chattanooga, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:38:37 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Project Management About the job Experience: •3-5 years of experience coordinating events in a nonprofit, healthcare, corporate, or agency setting •5 years of experience coordinating events in a nonprofit, healthcare, corporate, or agency setting Required Skills: •Develop event strategy aligned with organizational goals. •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. •Partner cross-functionally with the Development team to execute philanthropic events and donor engagement opportunities. •Partner with the Marketing, Creative, and Communications teams to ensure brand consistency, promotional support, signage, and media coverage as appropriate. •Interface directly with hospital departments across the system to support internal events and community presence opportunities. •Serve as the point of contact for event vendors including caterers, AV providers, venues, and rental companies. Qualifications: •Required: Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Public Relations, Hospitality, or a related field •Strong project management and organizational skills •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to work evenings or weekends as needed for events •Operational familiarity with vendor negotiation, contract management, and event permitting •Proficiency in Microsoft Office, event planning platforms, or project management tools •Event Planning & Logistics Coordinates all aspects of event execution with precision and professionalism •Cross-Functional Collaboration Works across development, marketing, and operations to meet event goals •Vendor & Partner Management Manages external vendors and event partners with clarity and accountability •On-Site Leadership Provides calm, capable presence at events and handles real-time challenges Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!