Parent Engagement and Community Events Manager

Mount Vernon School•Sandy Springs, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on its 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future. The Community Giving and Impact Team focuses on fostering a culture of philanthropy and service by engaging parents, grandparents and alumni through volunteerism and giving, as well as expanding partnerships through corporate and foundation investments. We provide opportunities for the gifts of time, talent, treasure and trust. As a team, we are committed to building strong trusting relationships, operating with high emotional intelligence, exemplifying professionalism and nimbleness, providing excellent customer service, and achieving results through disciplined and sound processes. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Google Workspace
Familiarity with CRM, calendar systems, and communication platforms

Responsibilities

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
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
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