Remote Event Planning and Management Specialist

Overview

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Remote Event Planning and Management Specialist - Dallas, Tx to join Texas Oncology Foundation, Inc. Some travel, up to 40%, may be necessary and weekends. As a part of the US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories."® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.
Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you for practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
What does this position do?

Under general direction, the Event Planning and Management Specialist will support Texas Oncology Foundation's growing events portfolio. This role manages the planning and execution of 7–10 annual fundraising and patient education events. The position spans four core areas: event planning & execution (managing all logistics for multiple events per year), volunteer & committee management (recruiting and overseeing volunteers and event committees), budget & vendor oversight (managing event budgets and vendor relationships), and marketing & sponsorship (coordinating event communications and working with the Executive Director on sponsorship and fundraising efforts). Accurate recordkeeping and reporting are also expected throughout. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include Code of Ethics and Business Standards, and US Oncology's Shared Values.
Responsibilities
• Plan and execute multiple annual fundraising and patient education events (7-10 events per year)
• Recruit and manage volunteers and event committees
• Oversee event budgets and vendor relationships
• Coordinate event marketing and communications
• Work with Executive Director on event sponsorship and fundraising efforts
• Maintain accurate records and reporting
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• Associate’s Degree + four (4) years of related work experience
• High School diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of related work experience
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of event planning and management experience preferred
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar donor/grant management database systems is a plus; willingness to learn required.
• Ability to work independently
Physical Demands

Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching are required. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal range. Must be able to view computer screens and printed material accurately. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment

The work environment is typical of an office setting. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.