Mary Free Bed Summary
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the system with access to our unique standard of care.
Mission Statement
Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Employment Value Proposition
At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:
· Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
· Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
· Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
· Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
· A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.
Summary
The Event Specialist is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and evaluation of assigned Foundation fundraising and donor engagement events, including ownership of two signature fundraising events that advance the mission and revenue goals of the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation. Working under the direction of the Director of Events & Corporate Giving and in partnership with the Foundation events team, this role manages event logistics, vendor relationships, volunteer coordination, communications, and day-of execution.
In addition to leading assigned events, the Event Specialist collaborates closely with the Foundation events team to support fundraising, stewardship, and community engagement events across the broader event portfolio. The position plays a key role in delivering high-quality experiences that strengthen donor engagement, elevate the Foundation’s brand, and contribute to philanthropic revenue growth.
This role balances independent ownership of assigned events with collaborative support of the Foundation’s overall events strategy and portfolio.
Compensation
$67,000 - $80,000 annually; Full Time; Salary Exempt
Essential Job Responsibilities
Event Planning & Execution
· Lead planning and execution of assigned Foundation fundraising and donor engagement events, including ownership of two signature events.
· Serve as project manager for assigned events, maintaining timelines, budgets, project plans, and event documentation.
· Partner with Foundation colleagues to support fundraising, stewardship, donor recognition, and community events.
· Provide logistical and day-of support for events led by other members of the Events & Corporate Giving team.
· Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, volunteers, and community partners to achieve event goals.
· Coordinate event logistics, including registration, guest communications, seating, accessibility accommodations, volunteers, and materials.
· Collaborates with donor relations and operations administrator to ensure accurate and timely management of event-related constituent…