About the Role
The Events Coordinator will plan, strategize, and implement school-wide events to foster community engagement and support the school's mission. This role reports to the Executive Director of Advancement and collaborates with various departments to ensure successful event execution.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement a wide range of special events throughout the school year.
- Execute all event components from start to finish in alignment with school goals.
- Coordinate logistics including venue preparation, vendor communication, volunteer management, registration, and hospitality.
- Conduct post-event follow-up.
- Represent the school in event planning to ensure consistency and alignment with school culture.
- Collaborate with departments to support community-building initiatives.
- Maintain event timelines, budgets, and planning documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in event planning, hospitality, project management, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to lead with imagination, initiative, vision, energy, and drive.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Extreme discretion and attention to detail.
- Commitment to excellence.
- Understanding of the school's founding vision and mission.
- Ability to positively engage internal and external constituents.
- Availability to work nights and weekends as required.
- Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously under pressure.
- Adherence to the School’s Philosophy, Purpose, and Objectives.
Skills
- Event planning
- Project management
- Vendor management
- Volunteer management
- Budget management
- Communication
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
About the Company
- Hyde Park Schools provides a Christ-centered foundation of Biblical truth integrated with college-preparatory academics and extracurricular programs.
