Manager, Special Events

At NorthBay Health, the Manager of Special Events leads the planning and execution of signature events that advance NorthBay Health’s mission, deepen donor relationships, strengthen community connections, and celebrate employees. This position manages the full lifecycle of events, including concept development, vendor negotiation, branding/design collaboration, logistics, guest/VIP management, and post-event evaluation, across a diverse portfolio of upscale donor events, community activations, sports sponsorship activations, and internal recognition programs. This role works in close partnership with the NorthBay Health Foundation, the Events & Engagement Manager ensures that every event reflects NorthBay Health’s values and delivers exceptional experiences for donors, community partners, employees, and executive.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Event Planning, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or related field or 8 years of management or supervisory experience.

Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of progressive event planning experience, with demonstrated success coordinating upscale donor or corporate events, community activations, and internal recognition programs. Healthcare or nonprofit experience preferred.

Skills:

• Experience planning and executing high-profile, upscale, high-touch events.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent large-scale events.
• Excellent communication skills; confident presence with executives, donors, and community leaders.
• Advanced relationship-building skills and professional polish appropriate for high-visibility settings.
• Creative vision with an eye for luxury details, guest experience, and brand representation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS teams, Smart Sheets, project management platforms, and event planning software.

Hours of Work: Monday through Friday; eight hours each day; weekend and holiday assignments with adjusted work week schedule as needed. Optional hybrid schedule with minimum three days a week on-site. Must be available for evenings, weekends, and irregular hours required by events.

Compensation: $87 to $97K based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.  Annual bonus eligible.

At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. 

These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve. 

This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.

As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.

NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.

As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.

Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.

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