• Plan, oversee and execute F&B delivery across large-scale live events • Design and curate menus, beverage programmes and catering experiences aligned to audience, region and event objectives • Ensure all F&B delivery meets the highest standards of quality, creativity and execution • Provide on-site leadership across all phases of event delivery (build, live, breakdown) • Own and manage F&B budgets ranging from $100K to $12M+ • Ensure strong financial control, forecasting and reporting across projects • Negotiate supplier contracts to deliver best value and commercial outcomes • Proactively identify and manage financial risks and opportunities • Build and manage relationships with global catering partners, venues and suppliers • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to align on expectations and delivery • Ensure clear communication and seamless coordination across all stakeholders • Support and guide project teams in delivering F&B to the highest standard • Contribute to the development of processes, playbooks and best practice • Use data and insights to drive continuous improvement across F&B delivery

• Lead the end-to-end planning and onsite management of B2B tradeshows, VIP experiences, and corporate milestones • Partner closely with Go-To-Market (GTM) and Field Marketing teams to ensure events are optimized for lead generation • Act as the primary project lead across GTM, PR, and Engineering teams • Implement and maintain event playbooks and lead-management workflows • Prepare detailed executive briefings and post-event reports that analyze performance, budget spend, and ROI metrics for internal leadership • Manage event-specific budgets and global vendor networks

Role Description The Special Event and Development Specialist supports the success of the Brooks Health Foundation fundraising events and Community Engagement Events. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing events designed to raise funds for Brooks Rehabilitation system of care. Responsibilities include: - Set annual goals and create strategic plan for meeting annual net revenue targets operating within the approved budget. - Ensure that fundraising events provide a compelling case for support of the Brooks Health Foundation. - Provide support in the research and solicitation of new and existing donors to support all events. - Acquire and retain sponsorships and in-kind donations for fundraising events. - Build relationships with past, present and future sponsors to ensure increased giving to the Brooks fundraising events. - Perform complex administrative duties, with little supervision, exercising confidentiality, independent discretion, and judgment. - Provide leadership to event chairs and related committees formed to help secure sponsors and participants. - Track and manage all inquiries, reoccurring support and conduct outreach in a timely manner. - Responsible for measurable success of all fundraising and community benefit events. - Work at special events as directed including preparation, set-up, event execution and teardown. - Correspond with community engagement contacts to fulfill obligations of community sponsorships and liaise with internal Brooks departments. - Procure Brooks branded items for community engagement events across the Brooks Rehabilitation system of care. - Work closely with community engagement partners to ensure success of Brooks’ sponsorships, communicating in an effective and professional manner. - Assist Brooks Health Foundation team members with the donor recognition program and stewardship of all donations. - Refer annual gift prospects from multiple sources including grateful patients, volunteers, corporations and foundations to Brooks Health Foundation Team members. - Maintain timelines and project management timelines for all events, fundraising or otherwise. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree with experience in fundraising; corporate/healthcare experience may be substituted for fundraising experience. - Highly organized and detail oriented to manage event timelines and processes. - Excellent customer service skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong analytical skills to analyze donor information to plan, set goals and objectives. - Demonstrated success in face-to-face fundraising. - Preparing regular reports of annual giving progress toward revenue goals. - Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to multi-task efficiently and timely. Requirements - Location: Brooks Hospital at 3599 University Blvd South, Jacksonville, FL, 32216. Travel may be necessary up to 30% of the time. Consideration given for remote work. - Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Benefits - Competitive Pay. - Comprehensive Benefits package. - Vacation/Paid Time Off. - Retirement Plan. - Employee Discounts. - Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs.

Title: Marketing Manager, Institutional Events (Remote) Location: Virtual US OH Full time job requisition id R2026-363 We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. Summary The Institutional Events Marketing Manager supports the planning and execution of marketing events that drive awareness, engagement, and demand for Cengage and its products. This role focuses on executing assigned aspects of events across the event lifecycle, including event concepts, audience targeting, logistics, and on-site execution. The role partners with internal partners and external vendors to deliver high-quality events that align with established marketing and GTM strategies. What you'll do here: - Execute assigned aspects of marketing events, including conferences, webinars, field events, sponsored events, and hosted experiences, in alignment with defined goals and strategies. - Participate in developing event concepts, identifying target audiences, and determining appropriate themes, formats, and venues. - Support decisions around event participation, including which events should be supported, who should attend, what activities occur at events, and how Cengage is represented. - Coordinate event logistics, including booking, travel, hospitality, amenities, shipping, and on-site needs. - Participate in preparing, tracking, and monitoring event budgets and ROI, ensuring spend aligns with approved plans and event leads and follow ups are tracked in SFDC. - Support event production activities, including vendor coordination, staffing, equipment rentals, and overseeing operations during the event. - May participate in negotiating with venues and coordinating with event talent or speakers. - Monitor the work of third-party resources (e.g., staffing, security, production vendors), raising issues as needed. - Execute short-term assignments requiring independent judgment while operating within defined procedures and under regular supervisory review. Skills you will need here: - Working knowledge of event marketing and experiential marketing concepts, including event planning, coordination, and managing activities on location. - Ability to manage multiple event workstreams and resolve problems or roadblocks as they arise. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage urgent, time-sensitive projects, timelines, vendors, and budgets. - Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners to deliver event objectives. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including coordination with vendors and internal partners. - Ability to apply judgment to assignments of moderate complexity within established guidelines and procedures. - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a similar area, or equivalent professional experience. - Typically requires 2+ years of dynamically complex experience in event marketing, field marketing, or a related subject area. Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. About Cengage Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Compensation At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy. The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range. In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below. 5% Annual: Individual Target $58,300.00 - $75,750.00 USD