Parent Engagement and Community Events Manager

This role is a key member of the Community Giving and Impact office (CGI) and requires a detail-oriented, collaborative, and mission-driven manager. This individual will support the Community Giving and Impact Office by managing a variety of initiatives that foster community engagement and institutional growth. This position is responsible for many of the community-building events and has the opportunity to enhance school pride, connection, and resources. Ideal candidates will have experience coordinating parent volunteer organizations, planning and executing fundraising and school events, and overseeing organizational calendars.

Responsibilities 

MV Parent Network Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between school administration and the Mount Vernon Parent Network (MVPN) leadership
• Recruitment and Retention of Parent Volunteers and Staff Liaisons
• Coordinate and support MVPN meeting scheduling, agenda setting, and communication logistics
• Facilitate parent volunteer engagement for events, programs, and initiatives
• Manage communications related to MVPN activities, including newsletters and social media updates
• Support MVPN committee work, including attending parent meetings and participating in hands-on preparations for events
• Communicate regularly and proactively with parents to facilitate engagement and support

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate logistics for a range of events, primarily including Signature Events, MVPN events, and all-school celebrations; support the planning and execution of other CGI and school events as needed
• Collaborate with the Major Gifts Officer to identify and secure Corporate Sponsorships
• Collaborate with the CGI Coordinator to maintain accurate event fundraising records across platforms
• Identify and secure opportunities to achieve event fundraising objectives
• Develop and manage event timelines, vendor relationships, budgets, and communications
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless event execution and alignment with school goals
• Maintain event records, evaluations, and post-event reports for continuous improvement

School-Wide Calendar Management

• Own and maintain the master school calendar, ensuring accuracy and consistency across platforms
• Collaborate with school leadership and department heads to schedule events and avoid conflicts
• Coordinate internal facility reservations 
• Manage external rentals from beginning to end, including managing communications with renters, coordinating internal logistics, executing contracts, and being present at off-hours rental events as needed
• Communicate calendar updates proactively to the school community via digital channels
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure calendar alignment with school priorities and annual rhythms

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