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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, event management, nonprofit administration, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in administrative coordination, advancement, or event planning
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for school events
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to maintain confidentiality

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About Mount Vernon School

Established in 1972, The Mount Vernon School, serving students in preschool through grade 12, is located in the heart of Sandy Springs within the metropolitan Atlanta area on a 37-acre campus. Throughout the School's rich history, Mount Vernon remains committed to offering an innovative educational experience for students to lead the future with confidence as they confront a fast-paced digitally based global marketplace. Mastering 21st century skills, driven by a vigorous college preparatory environment, reflects the world-class education received by students at Mount Vernon. The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).

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