Employment Type: Part-time, 20 hrs/wk, benefits eligible

Months Worked Per School Year: 12

Expected Work Days/Hours: M-F, some school events held on weeknights and weekends will be required / hours to be set upon hire

Job Summary

The Paideia School is an independent, progressive, pre-K through 12 college-preparatory school in the Emory University area of Atlanta. There are over 1,000 students and over 200 faculty and staff. 

Paideia is seeking an Events Coordinator who is responsible for major school wide events. This position works directly with faculty, staff, and administrators  to oversee and execute programs and events, including choosing venues and vendors , managing logistics such as  setup and tear down, anticipating attendee needs, and preparing against potential risks. The Events Coordinatorworks closely with internal clients—mainly the development and parent involvement offices. This is primarily an internal facing position, however, they will also work closely with parents and parent volunteers. Because of the broad reaching and logistically intense nature of the role, this position will report directly to the Director of Facilities.

Essential Job duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with existing departments to plan and implement events according to each department’s needs,
• Work closely with parent volunteers,
• Steward event budgets throughout the year being mindful to balance frugality and quality for each event,
• Create event timelines and meet deadlines,
• Manage the inventory and upkeep of special events materials and restocking
• Manage existing vendor relationships and all logistics with temporary rentals, transportation and catering for specific events such as: Faculty Retreat, Paideia Fund kick off, Python Dinner, New Parent dinner, Proudly Paideia event, Reunion weekend, Grandparents Day, Fall BBQ, Elementary Feast,  Eat Lunch with your Child, Pi Party ( annual auction), Senior Dinner, and Graduation.  

Required Skills and Abilities

Other required skills are: demonstrated ability to manage a budget, excellent communication skills verbal and written, ability to plan for long term and short term events, strong organization skills and attention to detail, client service skills with teachers and administrators on campus, and vendor management. Experience with Google Suite is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

A BA or relevant degree required. At least 3-5 years of relevant experience. 

Application Notes

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A benefits package is offered for benefits-eligible positions. The Paideia School is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references via our online application.

For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, our focus on both social and emotional learning with rigorous academic offerings and opportunities for extra curricular learning, please visit our website at www.paideiaschool.org.

About The Paideia School

Paideia is a K-12 college preparatory school of 999 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta; the elementary school enrolls 333 students. The elementary program includes twelve full-day, self-contained classrooms grades K-6. There are two teachers in each class of twenty-six to twenty-eight children. Teachers work together as lead teacher and assistant or as two co-lead teachers. Other than classes with specialists including art, music, physical education, and library, children remain with their own teachers throughout the day. We believe the constellation of relative strengths and weaknesses among any group of students can differ widely; teachers decide when and how to offer extra help, when and where to augment a task to provide extra challenge, and when and why to take a step back to allow a child to process information. Social development is an integral part of a child’s maturation. Teachers help children learn how to work together cooperatively and effectively.

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