Marketing and Event Coordinator

Job Details Job Location: Lakewood Ranch - Bradenton, FL 34211 Position Type: Full Time Job Category: Marketing ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Community Engagement and Outreach Represent SunCoast Blood Centers at chamber of commerce events, networking functions, community meetings, civic organizations, healthcare events, and outreach opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with businesses, schools, healthcare partners, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, and community leaders. Promote awareness of SunCoast Blood Centers’ mission, services, donor needs, and community impact. Identify opportunities to increase organizational visibility and community engagement. Coordinate educational presentations and community outreach activities. Maintain active participation in chambers of commerce, business networking groups, and community organizations to expand organizational awareness and partnership opportunities. Serve as an ambassador for SunCoast Blood Centers throughout the service area. Event Planning and Coordination Plan, coordinate, and support community events, donor appreciation events, sponsorship activities, health fairs, employee events, fundraising initiatives, and outreach programs. Manage event logistics including registration, vendor communication, promotional materials, setup, staffing coordination, execution, and post-event evaluation. Assist with planning and execution of donor recruitment campaigns and special events. Coordinate event schedules, timelines, and resource needs. Track participation, outcomes, and event effectiveness metrics. Sponsorship and Partnership Development Assist in identifying, securing, and maintaining sponsorship opportunities. Coordinate sponsorship fulfillment and partner engagement activities. Develop relationships with community organizations and businesses that support organizational goals. Support partnership initiatives that enhance donor recruitment, community awareness, and organizational visibility. Assist with donor stewardship, sponsorship cultivation, and community fundraising initiatives as assigned. Maintain sponsor and community partner communications. Marketing and Communications Support Assist with marketing campaigns designed to recruit, retain, and engage blood donors. Support social media content development and community-focused communications. Coordinate distribution of promotional materials, marketing collateral, and community resources. Gather photos, testimonials, and community success stories for promotional use. Support organizational branding efforts and ensure consistent messaging at community events and outreach activities. Assist with content development for newsletters, community updates, and promotional initiatives. Performance Expectations Performance goals may include community engagement activity, sponsorship growth, event participation, donor recruitment support, partnership development, and organizational visibility metrics established annually. Performance may be evaluated through: Active participation in chambers of commerce, networking groups, and community organizations. Number and quality of community partnerships established and maintained. Sponsorship opportunities secured and successfully managed. Community events coordinated and organizational visibility generated. Community leads and opportunities generated that support donor recruitment efforts. Marketing campaign engagement and outreach effectiveness. Positive representation and promotion of the SunCoast Blood Centers mission and brand. Additional Responsibilities Participate in organizational meetings and professional development activities. Assist with donor recruitment initiatives and special organizational campaigns. Support cross-functional projects as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational success. CORE COMPETENCIES AND EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SunCoast Blood Centers. Maintains professionalism in all interactions with donors, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and employees. Builds strong collaborative relationships internally and externally. Demonstrates initiative, creativity, accountability, and adaptability. Communicates effectively and professionally. Supports a culture of teamwork, service excellence, community engagement, and donor stewardship. Promotes positive public awareness of SunCoast Blood Centers and its lifesaving mission. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 35 pounds. Ability to transport promotional materials, displays, and event supplies. Ability to travel throughout the service areas. Ability to work extended periods at community events and outreach activities. Environmental Requirements Work is performed in both office and community environments. Frequent attendance at community events, meetings, and outreach activities. Occasional evening and weekend work required. Frequent local travel throughout SunCoast Blood Centers’ service area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to travel throughout SunCoast Blood Centers' multi-county service area. Ability to work a flexible schedule based on organizational and community event needs. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND WORKPLACE COMMITMENT Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement SunCoast Blood Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) SunCoast Blood Centers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources to initiate the interactive process. At-Will Employment Disclaimer Employment with SunCoast Blood Centers is on an at-will basis, which means either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Application Process Interested applicants may apply through the SunCoast Blood Centers website or as otherwise directed. Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list and may be revised at any time to reflect organizational needs. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Event Management, or a related field preferred. Experience Minimum of two (2) years of experience in marketing, event planning, community relations, fundraising, public relations, business development, or a related field. Experience coordinating multiple projects and events simultaneously. Experience working with community organizations, sponsors, chambers of commerce, and business partners preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong networking, relationship-building, and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social media management platforms, CRM systems, and marketing-related software. Ability to professionally represent SunCoast Blood Centers in public settings. Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple events and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism in all interactions. #J-18808-Ljbffr