Events and Parent Engagement Manager

Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action.  The Holy Child community welcomes students and families of different faiths and diverse backgrounds.  In keeping with the philosophy of our founder Cornelia Connelly, Holy Child values the uniqueness of each individual and fosters a life of service to others.

Description & Details:

Connelly School of the Holy Child is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and dynamic Events and Parent Engagement Manager to foster community engagement, plan impactful events, and strengthen relationships with parents and families. This individual will play a critical role in creating an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant school community for our families past and present. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning or fundraising, a passion for education, and a commitment to enhancing parent involvement in the life of the school.

Key responsibilities:

• Supports the Holy Child Parents’ Association and Subcommittees in collaboration with the School Division Heads and Head of Development. Related tasks are performed in conjunction with volunteers and include but are not limited to:
• Scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics
• Collaborating with Committee leads to establish agendas
• Working with the treasurer to process payments and volunteer reimbursements
• Ensuring the pipeline of volunteers for positions is reviewed and full
• Creating materials and messaging in conjunction with the Communications Department to support the programs and events
• Memorializing the processes to ensure continuity
• Working with internal and external contacts to execute HCPA events
• Overseeing all details the day-of events

• Proactively promotes volunteerism within our parent community by reaching out to a wide variety of parents through personal outreach, new parent onboarding and working closely with Class Representatives to ensure the pipeline for volunteer committees is full and current year needs are met.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Spring Gala & Auction and oversees all even-related fundraising to meet budgeted goals.
• Manages and oversees the event logistics for all Development Department Events.
• This individual will have an active presence on campus to ensure they may accurately represent how Holy Child is living out the mission of building the next generation of women of Action Not Words.

Qualifications:

·       strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·       outgoing personality and comfort with public speaking

·       experience with social media and digital communication platforms

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

·       high professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information

·       budgeting experience

·       commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values

·       strong understanding of, and respect for, Catholic faith, beliefs, and practice

·       ability to work effectively and collaborate with others including superiors, colleagues, donors, volunteers, and other individuals inside and outside of the school.

·       volunteer management experience demonstrating an ability to listen and inspire others to lead

·       ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       proficiency in Veracross, Raisers Edge, and/or OneCause

·       event budget management and vendor relations experience

·       knowledge of the specific needs and challenges of an all-girls educational environment

·       experience working in a K-12 educational setting

Physical Demands:

·       ability to work evenings and weekends as events require

·       able to lift small items of up to 20 pounds

• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• 403 (b)
• Discount on Tuition

Building an inclusive and diverse school community is a priority for Holy Child, and we are committed to hiring faculty and staff with diverse experiences and backgrounds, to empower our students to connect and grow. Our Core Values are Believe, Belong, and Become!

Looking for a dynamic work environment where you can Believe, Belong & Become your greatest self?

If yes, please apply by visiting us at https://www.holychild.org/about-us/employment