Events Manager

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 ofeach individual and fosters a life of service to others.

Description & Details:

Connelly School of the Holy Childseeksan energetic, highly organized, and detail-oriented Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of fundraising, donor,alumnae, admissions, and school wide events. Reporting to the Development

Office, the Events Manageris responsible for managing all aspects of event production, ensuring a seamless experience for guests while advancing

Holy Child’smission, community engagement, and fundraising goals.

While event planning and executioncomprisethe 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.

• Event Planning and Management

• Lead the planning and execution of Developmentandkeyschoolwide events from concept through post-event evaluation.

• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and eventlogisticsto ensure successful execution.

• Coordinate all event details, including registration, catering, rentals, audiovisual needs, signage, transportation, guest management, and facility setup.

• Oversee event setup and breakdown, ensuring a high-quality guest experience.

• Manage event calendars and planning schedules in collaboration with school leadership and department partners.

• Gala and Fundraising Events

• Serve as the primary project manager for the School'sannual Spring Gala & Auction.

• Coordinate event logistics, sponsorship fulfillment, auction operations, and guest experience.

• Work closely with Development staff, volunteers, and vendors to support fundraising goals.

• Track event expenses and revenue in partnership with the Business Office and Development team.

• Assist with donor stewardship and recognition activities associated with fundraising events.

• School wide and Community Events

• Coordinate major institutional events in partnership with Admissions, Athletics, Academics, and School Leadership.

• Support events such as Open House, Head of School Dinner, Blue/Gold Games, donor receptions,alumnae events, and other key community gatherings.

• Ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with the School'smission and brand standards across all events.

• Vendor and Budget Management

• Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with event vendors, venues, caterers, and service providers.

• Secure high-quality services whilemaintainingfiscal responsibility.

• Manage event budgets, contracts, invoices, and payments in coordination with the Business Office.

• Maintainaccurateevent records, timelines, and expenditure reports.

• Event Communications and Evaluation

• Coordinate event invitations, registration materials, signage, programs, and event-related communications in partnership with the Communications Office.

• Monitor registration and attendance data.

• Conduct post-event evaluations and provide recommendations for future improvements.

• Manage event recordkeeping, attendee tracking, and reporting.

• Development Operations Support

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Development
  
  Office, particularly during periods of lower event activity.

• Assist with event-related data management, reporting, and constituent record maintenance in school fundraising and engagement platforms.

• Support donor stewardship efforts through gift acknowledgment processes, mailing coordination, and event-related follow-up.

• Maintain event documentation, vendor records, timelines, and departmental procedures to support organizational continuity and efficiency.

• Assist with special projects, data cleanup, and other
  
  Development initiatives as assigned.

• School Engagement

• Maintain an active presence on campus to build relationships and effectively represent Holy Child's mission and culture.

• Support a…