Amanda Eason Email & Phone Number

EVENT PLANNINGCoordinate monthly activitiesResearch, evaluate and reserve venuesSecure discounted or donated venue/admission ticketsDesign and distribute event invitationsDesign, plan, coordinate, advertise and market events Negotiate with businesses and organizations for in-kind donationCoordinate all logistical arrangementsBudget for and order catering for events HOSPITAL/FAMILY RELATIONSBuild and maintain relationships with local disease-based organizationsSeek referrals from developed relationships with local, relevant entitiesKeep organizations apprised of events in order to foster relationshipsMaintain professional relationship with Starlight familiesMaintain up-to-date database of each Starlight child and family VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENTRecruit volunteers utilizing current and efficient methodologyTrain volunteers in Starlight's best practices for specific skill setSchedule and track volunteer hoursCoordinate volunteer appreciation eventADMINISTRATIVETrack expenses and complete expense reimbursement reports monthlyMaintain current volunteer and family databaseSubmit program activity reports monthlySubmit proposed activity outlines 12 weeks prior to event with updates as neededCOMMUNITY RELATIONSSecure in-kind donationsPrepare and present program outline to potential donors Attend local program presentationsDevelop and support media relations in conjunction with supervising office

EVENT PLANNINGDesign, plan, coordinate, advertise and market events Negotiate with businesses and organizations to collect donated items Coordinate all logistical arrangementsBudget for and order catering for eventsMARKETINGDesign marketing piecesDetermine appropriate audience for marketing techniquesContact media to cover eventsWrite media press releasesORGANIZATIONAL ABILITIESRecruit, organize, and supervise a staff of over 30 volunteersAccept and track all event registrationsCollect all registration feesCreate and maintain spreadsheet-tracking systems to assure registrant accuracyMaintain database of organizations willing to donate materials for events

ADMINISTRATIVE Collaborates with MLH VP in ensuring effective integration of MLH and MHIRepresents MLH interests on the MHI Board of DirectorsRepresents MHI interests to MLH committees and GroupsProvides direction and develops, in consultation with MLH Program Director, MLH Field Services/Mentoring ProgramDirects MLH Coordinator Training and serves as liaison to the VP MLH and National MHI Convention Committee

Responsible for maintaining accurate recording of various legal proceedings utilizing machine shorthandAccountable for preparation of exact and true transcripts for recorded legal proceedings LICENSE/CERTIFICATION