Job Description

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 seeks an energetic, highly organized, and detail-oriented Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of fundraising, donor, alumnae, admissions, and schoolwide events. Reporting to the Development Office, the Events Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of event production, ensuring a seamless experience for guests while advancing Holy Child’s mission, community engagement, and fundraising goals. While event planning and execution comprise the primary focus of the role, the Events Manager also provides operational support to the Development Office to enhance efficiency, constituent engagement, and fundraising success throughout the year.

The successful candidate will be a skilled project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and enjoys collaborating with colleagues, vendors, volunteers, and community partners.

Key responsibilities

• Event Planning and Management
• Gala and Fundraising Events
• Schoolwide and Community Events
• Vendor and Budget Management
• Event Communications and Evaluation
• Development Operations Support
• School Engagement

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Three to five years of event planning, hospitality, fundraising, or related experience
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values
• Strong understanding of, and respect for, Catholic faith, beliefs, and practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning fundraising or donor engagement events
• Experience in an independent school, nonprofit, or higher education setting
• Familiarity with Veracross, Raiser's Edge, OneCause, or similar platforms
• Experience coordinating large-scale events with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of event registration and auction software

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as events require
• Ability to assist with event setup, breakdown, and on-site event management
• Able to lift small items of up to 20 pounds

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Connelly School of the Holy Child to be fair and impartial in all of its relations with applicants for employment and to make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely upon job-related factors.

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