Events Planner

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC

. Provide strategic event planning and logistics support for internal and external meetings and events involving donors, staff, volunteers, patient families, and guests .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeDoral • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic event planning and logistics, ensuring successful execution of events while managing budgets and vendor relationships. Proficient in project management and stakeholder engagement to deliver exceptional experiences aligned with organizational objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event PlanningProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementCvent ExperienceCertified Meeting Professional (CMP)

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Hard Skills

Event DesignBudget ManagementMarket ResearchNegotiationEvent EvaluationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAutoCADCanva

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Event Management SystemsInternal Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit EventsMeeting ManagementHospitalityVendor RelationshipsEvent Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic event planning and logistics support for internal and external meetings and events involving donors, staff, volunteers, patient families, and guests
Lead planning and execution for small- to medium-sized events from concept through completion
Manage event design, décor, food and beverage planning, and vendor relationships for mid- to high-tier events
Partner with Marketing to secure and coordinate branded St. Jude collateral and event materials
Conduct market research, gather event-related information, and negotiate with vendors and service providers
Use project management best practices to deliver events on time and within budget
Develop event planning resources including agendas, event recaps, event checklists, Statements of Service, Requests for Proposal, and budgets
Maintain and use internal event management systems and databases
Build relationships with clients, committee members, and key stakeholders to identify needs and deliver exceptional event experiences
Set meeting agendas, facilitate planning discussions, and ensure timely follow-up with committees and external partners
Recommend event strategies and solutions supporting organizational objectives and stakeholder satisfaction
Research, analyze, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and support cost savings
Address issues and troubleshoot challenges before and during event execution
Conduct pre-event and post-event evaluations and report outcomes, insights, and recommendations
Assist with planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work to ensure quality standards
Support training efforts and provide input regarding hiring, compensation, and performance-related decisions
Operate independently with discretion and apply established best practices, standards, and guidelines
Solve varied, complex, and non-routine challenges using creativity, innovation, and sound judgment
Make recommendations influencing policies, procedures, and operational practices within ALSAC objectives and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in event planning, meeting management, hospitality, nonprofit events, or a related field
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong project management, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Ability to travel up to 30%, including evenings and weekends as required to attend and execute events across the territory including Jacksonville, Miami, and Puerto Rico
Driver’s License Required
Experience with Cvent and AutoCAD
Familiarity with Canva
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification
Additional event industry certifications are a plus
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 7-8 years of related professional experience may be considered
Applicants should be able to reliably commute to the office as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Core Medical Coverage: low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans
401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
Exceptional Paid Time Off
Maternity / Paternity Leave
Infertility Treatment Program
Adoption Assistance
Education Assistance
Enterprise Learning and Development