Sr. Associate Director, Guild Partnership

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

The Sr. Associate Director, Guild Partnerships is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and management of seven (7) CHOC Guilds—community volunteer groups dedicated to raising funds in support of children and families served by CHOC. This role provides leadership and operational support to ensure alignment across all guilds, including coordinating meeting schedules, developing and managing event budgets, and ensuring activities support the strategic priorities of the CHOC Foundation and hospital. The Associate Director oversees the planning and execution of guild fundraising events, ensuring they remain within budget, achieve financial goals, and represent CHOC and Rady Children’s Health professionally within the donor community. Key responsibilities include sponsorship development, event planning and logistics, communications strategy and execution, vendor management, and volunteer recruitment, engagement, and administration.

Pay Range

Minimum $71,802 Midpoint $107,702 Maximum $143,582

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

Required: Five (5) years in healthcare and/or non-profit settings.

Preferred: Experience managing committees and non-profit support groups.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred:

Training

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Specialized Skills

Required: Experience providing administrative and operational support to volunteer committees, leadership teams, and fundraising stakeholders, including the preparation and distribution of sponsorship and fundraising materials. Ability to coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement efforts to support fundraising campaigns, events, and donor initiatives. Experience organizing and supporting committee meetings, donor stewardship activities, engagement events, tours, and presentations, including scheduling, logistics coordination, agenda preparation, and meeting documentation. Knowledge of administrative processes, including reimbursement requests, vendor payments, purchase requisitions, service requests, and other organizational workflows. Experience tracking sponsorship commitments, managing invoicing and collections, and coordinating with vendors, venues, and service providers to support successful event execution. Ability to oversee the production of event and campaign collateral, including invitations, programs, sponsorship materials, signage, promotional items, digital content, and social media assets. Experience preparing mailing lists, donor communications, solicitation materials, and event-related correspondence to support fundraising and engagement objectives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud Luminate, and Convio.

Licensure

Required:

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.