Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead coordinator and project manager for all CHCFD fundraising events, community celebrations, awareness campaigns, and special events.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, execute, and evaluate major organizational events including, but not limited to: Annual Fundraising Gala; Community Block Parties; Coats for Kids Program; Community Health Events; Holiday Giving Initiatives; School and Back-to-School Events; Parades and Community Festivals; Anniversary Celebrations; Mobile Mammography and Community Health Campaigns; Mental Health Awareness Events; Other community engagement and fundraising initiatives.
• Develop annual event timelines, budgets, project plans, and implementation strategies.
• Recruit, coordinate, and manage event volunteers, committees, sponsors, and community partners; Identify, solicit, and secure event sponsorships from businesses, organizations, foundations, and community supporters.
• Coordinate donation requests and procurement of auction items, raffle prizes, in-kind donations, and event supplies.
• Manage ticket sales, sponsorship packages, raffle sales, event registrations, and attendee communications.
• Coordinate event marketing and promotional activities including: Social media campaigns; Print advertising; Radio and television promotion; Community calendars; Press releases; Website updates; Email marketing campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure adequate staffing, event support, and community representation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community businesses, civic organizations, chambers of commerce, schools, and philanthropic partners.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in community outreach, public relations, healthcare, marketing, community engagement, social services, or related field
• Valid Iowa Driver's License
• Reliable transportation with ability to travel between CHCFD service locations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms

Nice to Have

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Marketing, Communications, Health Education, Social Work, Business, or related field
• Experience working in an FQHC, healthcare organization, public health, or community-based organization
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience coordinating events and community partnerships