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Join the Mission. Power the Moments. Make an Impact.
Big Bend Hospice Foundation
Event Operations Coordinator
Tallahassee, FL
❤️ Why This Role Matters
At Big Bend Hospice, every event tells a story—of compassion, remembrance, and community. As our Foundation Event Operations Coordinator, you won’t just plan events—you’ll help create meaningful experiences that support patients, families, and our mission.
If you thrive behind the scenes, love bringing complex events to life, and want your work to truly matter, this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be the operational heartbeat behind our events—working closely with the Director of Special Events and Communications to ensure every detail is seamless and impactful.
Your impact will include:
Coordinating logistics for fundraising events, community programs, and donor experiences
Managing timelines, workflows, and vendor partnerships to keep everything on track
Collaborating with Marketing, Volunteers, and cross-functional teams
Tracking budgets, event performance, and post-event reporting
Supporting donor engagement, sponsorship fulfillment, and communications
Helping create meaningful memorial and community outreach programs
➡️ Bottom line: You make meaningful events happen—flawlessly.
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What Sets You Apart
You thrive in fast-paced environments and love juggling moving pieces
You anticipate needs before they arise
You care deeply about mission-driven work
You enjoy building relationships with donors, volunteers, and the community
Why Big Bend Hospice Foundation?
Mission-driven work that truly changes lives
Collaborative, purpose-filled culture
Opportunities to grow your event and nonprofit career
Meaningful connections—with colleagues and community
The chance to honor and support families during life’s most important moment
We’re looking for someone who is equal parts organized, creative, and relationship‑focused:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Business, or related field preferred (relative experience may be substituted for education on a year-by-year basis.
2+ years in event coordination with emphasis on project management, marketing, nonprofit, or related environment
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Detail-driven with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Tech-savvy (Microsoft Office + willingness to learn CRM/event tools)
Bonus: Experience in nonprofit or healthcare environment
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Additional Details
Must have valid driver’s license
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and support on-site event execution
Occasional evening/weekend events required
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about creating meaningful moments and bringing communities together, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us turn compassion into action.
