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Event Planner

  • VMFH Division Support Services
  • Tacoma, Washington
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $29.44 - $43.79 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-459111
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Philanthropy / Foundation
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Philanthropy
Union
5181PROF

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Event Planner provides event planning and logistics expertise, vendor selection and management, and day of event management – essentially handling all the details that deliver on the vision created by the team. This position will also contribute to building event systems and processes for use throughout the VMFH Pacific Northwest Division Foundation.


As an Event Planner, you will provide expert coordination and strategic oversight, ensuring the seamless execution of successful and impactful events for our organization.

Every day you will expertly manage event logistics, liaise with vendors, develop detailed timelines and budgets, and meticulously oversee all aspects from concept to conclusion, creating memorable and engaging experiences.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a creative, meticulous demeanor, contributing to a professional and successful event portfolio.

Key Responsibilities include:

Implements and oversees logistics of event project management for assigned location:
 • Develops and maintains a detailed project schedule, which includes performing administrative tasks and
coordinating with all stakeholders involved in the project.
 • Coordinates statewide event calendar to ensure proper staffing and avoid event overlap.
 • Coordinates volunteer participation in special event activities.


Events Management:
 • Oversees the successful delivery of events that support our mission while remaining highly customer-focused,
operationally efficient, and cost-effective.
 • Provides day-of, on-site event management support to the local teams and any volunteers.
 • Manages registrations for events as needed.
 • Create spreadsheets, databases, and documents as needed.


Vendor Relations:
 • Researches and builds a database of vendors.
 • Negotiates contracts and related details to deliver events in a high-quality, cost-effective manner.
 • Develops excellent working relationships with vendors, and manage them through the planning and execution
of events.


Internal Processes and Systems:
 • Creates, or participates in the creation of, documentation for planning events within the Foundation, such as
for internal databases and reporting systems.
 • Assists team members in learning and using these systems.


Contributing member of the team:
 • Shares best practices with counterparts in different divisions.
 • Participates in team selling for funding opportunities across the division as needed.
 • Participates in – and seeks out – opportunities to learn about the projects and communities served by local
medical centers, organizations, other divisions as well as VMFH.


Performs related duties as required:
 • Assists other team members as needed.
 • Assumes special projects and activities as needed.
 • Other duties as assigned by management.


Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and event planning and project management experience, OR a minimum of 4 years of event planning and project management experience.


Preferred:

  • Events coordination experience in a hospital, healthcare system and/or other non-profit organization.
Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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