Manager Events Plan & Strategy, Oncology - Orlando, FL

AdventHealth Orlando is a leading healthcare institution located on a lush tropical campus in Orlando, Florida. As a flagship hospital with 1,368 beds, AdventHealth Orlando serves as a major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean, and South America. Known for housing one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country, the hospital provides exceptional service excellence to over 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients annually. It is a vibrant community dedicated to holistic healing, blending medical expertise with compassionate care to uplift patients in body, mind, and spirit. The organization's commitment to wholeness and well-being extends beyond patient care, fostering a supportive environment for its employees that encourages professional growth, spiritual development, and a sense of belonging. AdventHealth Orlando is part of a larger network that emphasizes inclusiveness, stewardship, and high ethical standards, making it not only a health services provider but also a vital community cornerstone. The role of manager of event planning and strategy is integral to the continued growth and success of AdventHealth Orlando. This full-time, day-shift position involves comprehensive coordination of business events that contribute significantly to the organization's mission and community engagement. The manager is responsible for every phase of event planning, from experiential creation and agenda development to vendor negotiations and budget reconciliation. This includes collaborating closely with stakeholders to define event objectives and oversee the entire event lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution and maximum impact. Responsibilities extend to managing audio-visual requirements, developing program content, and maintaining a robust speaker database tailored to the needs of each event. The position demands a high level of communication proficiency, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal teams and external partners. The manager leads contract negotiations, expense tracking, and comprehensive post-event analysis to deliver actionable insights and continuous improvements. AdventHealth Orlando values candidates who demonstrate not only a mastery of event management best practices but also the ability to foster meaningful relationships with vendors, clients, and the community. By upholding AdventHealth's core values of quality and service excellence, community well-being, and inclusiveness, the manager of event planning and strategy plays a pivotal role in extending the healing ministry of Christ through effective and impactful event experiences. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment that prioritizes wholeness, professional development, and a supportive team culture, providing all the benefits and perks needed for the employee and their family from day one, including mental health support and career advancement resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, Business or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in event planning and strategy
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Basic client interaction skills
• Mastery of diplomacy and decision-making in high-stakes environments
• Knowledge of event industry trends and competitive market activities
• Experience with vendor negotiation and contract management
• Ability to manage budgets and provide detailed event analysis