Manager of Parent Engagement
The Episcopal Academy•Newtown Square, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Manager of Parent Engagement leads The Episcopal Academy's (EA) efforts to build a welcoming, connected, informed, and loyal parent community. The Manager partners with EA's Parents' Association (EAPA) to foster a feeling of goodwill and camaraderie; designs and delivers memorable parent experiences and valuable educational and community-building programs; ensures effective parent communications; and assists school leaders in building strong partnerships with parents.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred, with relevant experience in community engagement, volunteer management, event or program coordination, PR/communications, or a related field.
- Strong project manager who can run several programs and events at once with a high degree of accuracy and follow-through.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable producing content for various communications channels, including newsletters, direct email, web content, social media, etc.
- A natural steward who instinctively looks for ways to thank and celebrate others.
- Proficiency with standard office software; experience with Google Suite a plus.
- Experience with content management systems, digital asset management systems, and email marketing software preferred.
Nice To Haves
- You're a people person to your core, the kind who remembers names, works a room without trying, and juggles a dozen moving parts without dropping one.
- You build relationships easily and partnerships that last, and you find real satisfaction in making other people's experiences great.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, guidance, and logistical support to EAPA leaders and parent volunteers.
- Design and oversee various educational programs and community events for parents.
- Work with school leaders to ensure parent meetings and events are thoughtfully scheduled, well promoted, and easily accessible.
- Support new-family onboarding and orientation in partnership with admissions and school leaders.
- Help to produce weekly e-newsletters, deploy direct email, and maintain web pages.
- Gather ongoing parent feedback through surveys and focus groups.
Benefits
- competitive salary and benefits
- employer retirement plan match
- generous paid time off
- excellent work/life balance
- access to ongoing professional development
- complimentary lunch during the school year
- use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
