Advancement Events and Engagement Manager or Assistant Director (depending upon experience)

Overview

Located amid the lakes and mountains of central New Hampshire, Holderness School is a traditional co-ed independent secondary school, serving grades 9-12. Holderness strives to strike a balance in fostering the resources of the mind, body, and spirit: the mind through a challenging college preparatory curriculum; the body through outdoor activities and required interscholastic athletics; and the spirit through school and community service and affiliation with the Episcopal Church. Holderness remains by choice a small school where everybody plays an important role, and where students, faculty, and staff maintain close personal relationships.

Diversity Mission Statement

Holderness School is committed to being a community that celebrates and supports diversity in its many forms because multiple perspectives and experiences are vital to educational excellence and strengthen our community. Diversity refers to the human facets of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and socioeconomic status. Holderness strives to create opportunities for cooperation, to broaden the educational experience of all students, and to enrich the lives of all community members.

The Position

The Advancement Events and Engagement Manager or Assistant Director will lead the planning and execution for events within the Advancement Office, including partnering with the Director of Parent and Alumni Engagement on Reunion Weekend and assisting the Director of the Holderness Fund with the annual Day of Giving on campus and related off-campus events. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement for Engagement and Operations, this role is instrumental in fostering meaningful connections between Holderness and its alumni, parents, and students through strategic event coordination and engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Director of Engagement and Operations and the Director of Parent and Alumni Engagement to establish event strategies, goals, and budgets.
• Develop, plan, and execute a comprehensive annual calendar of engagement, stewardship, and fundraising events for the Advancement Office, both on and off campus.
• Serve as the liaison for regional alumni and parent-hosted events, providing guidance and support.
• Manage all event logistics, including invitations, registrations, calendar posts, and Alumni Web content, collaborating with the Communications Team as needed.
• Partner with key Advancement staff to help coordinate signature events, including Reunion Weekend, the annual Day of Giving, and campaign-related events.
• Organize and execute the Alumni Induction Ceremony during Commencement Weekend, and manage the process for Advancement-related Commencement awards.
• Oversee Advancement-related content for the school magazine, Holderness School Today, including class notes, milestone listings, and donor/alumni/parent profiles.
• Manage alumni engagement through the life event care package program.
• Assist with alumni class management and engagement as needed.
• Represent the Advancement Office at school-wide events as needed, including student orientation and Commencement.
• Coordinate and track swag inventory for events and office needs, managing orders as necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Strong event planning and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with a keen understanding of donor and alumni engagement.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in event management tools, CRM systems, and digital communication platforms.
• A passion for education, community engagement, and institutional advancement.

The Process

If interested in this position, please send a resume with a letter of interest to holderness-employment@holderness.org. Priority consideration will be given to applications received before April 11, 2025.

Holderness School offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement match, paid time off, tuition remission for dependents, paid training and development, use of grounds and facilities, and lunch when school is in session.

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Holderness School is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person