Special Events Coordinator

Tasks and Responsibilities

Based at the Kincardine hospital site of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, this position is a suitable for a upper high school (Grade 11 or 12) or post-secondary student interested in gaining experience in fundraising, special events coordination, marketing, and corporate/individual relationship building.

Special Events Coordinator responsibilities include:

• Fully supporting Foundation’s special events strategy and executing it in different phases
• Working with community partners to create, implement, execute and follow up community events aimed at increasing awareness and funds for the hospital foundation including beach association events, sporting events, and rural community events
• Recognizing small businesses for their partnership contributions to the hospital foundation through social media channels, photo opportunities, and displays at their business location (or event such as golf tournament)

Job brief

We are seeking a Special Events Coordinator, who is full of creative ideas and eager to contribute on a large scale to the redevelopment of Kincardine Hospital. The role will gain visibility into the inner workings and aspects of the development and healthcare fields, provide concrete deliverables and learn from top to bottom. A large part of the job will be working with local small businesses and agricultural societies to promote events which benefit both the business and the Foundation mutually. Building strong relationships will be key to this interaction, and will require research, self-confidence, and the ability to speak to community members about the hospital, campaign goals, and end results. When the role is complete you will be ready to enter any fast- paced fundraising environment. Occasionally (1-2 times per month) evening work is required.

Responsibilities

• Fully support Foundation’s PR strategy and execute it in different phases
• Create and curate engaging content on social media and web pages
• Communicate and build relationships with current or prospect community members, businesses, and agricultural groups
• Create and distribute press releases and coordinate photo opportunities with donor businesses, clubs and associations
• Assist in administrative duties
• Build and update media lists and databases
• Schedule, coordinate and attend various events
• Perform research and market analysis activities

Requirements and skills

• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
• Solid understanding of the different social networks
• Ability to work independently and also in a team environment, bringing creative ideas to the table and sharing innovative methods of executing projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Efficiency at MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Canva, Adobe Photoshop

What skills will the participant develop during this placement?

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Creativity and Innovation
• Digital skills
• Problem solving
• Reading and/or Writing

If interested in this position, please forward a resume and cover letter to Mark Womack, Capital Campaign Manager at kfcapitalcampaign@outlook.com . This is an open position, and will accept applications until the position is filled.

By Email: kfcapitalcampaign@outlook.com

The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation was established in 1995 as a non profit charitable organization. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that is committed on representing the people of Kincardine and the surrounding communities. The sole purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds for the benefit of our local hospital.

We are on the cusp of something extraordinary. The upcoming hospital expansion will transform care in our region, bringing modern facilities and new spaces designed with patients and families in mind. At the heart of this redevelopment is a milestone achievement: Bruce County’s very first MRI machine.

For the first time, patients will no longer need to travel hours away for critical diagnostic imaging. This is more than convenience—it’s about faster answers, earlier treatment, and peace of mind when it matters most. The MRI, along with expanded Emergency Department, Laboratory Services, Medical Imaging and support area improvements, represents a once‑in‑a‑lifetime upgrade to health care in our community.

SBGHC anticipates breaking ground early in 2027 with construction expected to take three years to complete.