The Manager of Events & Culture is a critical member of the Strategy & Culture team responsible for both the strategic design of employee engagement and the logistical excellence of headquarters events. The Manager oversees core experiences apart of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to major career milestones, while ensuring that every convening is executed with high-level production standards. This individual is a key driver of strengthening relationships between headquarters and school-based staff, ensuring that organizational culture is inclusive, identity-affirming, and operationally seamless. The starting salary range for this role is $71,305-$77,504 This is a full-time role with occasional flexibility based at HDQ with an anticipated start date of August 2026.
About KIPP DC
For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike
As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.
About the Role
The Manager of Events & Culture plays a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and workplace culture at KIPP DC. This role focuses entirely on the intersection of headquarters event strategy and staff belonging. The Manager will lead the design and execution of headquarters programming, oversee high-stakes regional milestones, and manage the lifecycle experience of staff engagement. This role requires a high level of cross-team collaboration and is essential in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and joyful environment for KIPP DC’s 1,400+ staff members across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exemptposition and will report to the Associate Director of Regional Events & Culture. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support, and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams, frequently partner with other headquarters teams, or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work, this role allows for occasional flexibility and will be required to be onsite 4 days per week.
Responsibilities
The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.
Culture & Recognition Strategy & Execution (45%)
Event Production & Operations (35%)
Marketing & Communications Management (20%)
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
Benefits & Compensation
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
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At KIPP DC schools, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become Washington DC’s next generation of leaders. Equipped with a KIPP DC education, our alumni are empowered to be successful in college, careers, and life.
KIPP DC schools educate and support students in the District of Columbia who have historically had limited access to quality educational options. We are grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice.
In partnership with families, we approach our work with a set of core beliefs: We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and alumni best succeed when surrounded by a community of champions and advocates. We believe communities thrive when our public school systems are diverse, ambitious, purposeful, and unwavering in their focus on what is best for students.
KIPP DC educates 6,800 students at 18 schools on seven campuses in the District of Columbia.
