Parent Engagement and Community Events Manager in Atlanta, Georgia at Mount Vernon School

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 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 Team

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.

The Role

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.

Responsibilities

MV Parent Network Coordination

• 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

Event Planning & Execution

• 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

School-Wide Calendar Management

• 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

Core Competencies

• Understands & contributes to the School culture, mission/purpose
• Self-starter with attention to detail
• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
• Builds relationships & culture through effective communication
• Demonstrates quality, accuracy, and professionalism
• Provides clarity & ability to navigate ambiguity
• Aligns resources & processes with organizational priorities
• Uses data to drive decision-making
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Familiarity with CRM, calendar systems, and communication platforms

• 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

Start Date | July/Aug 2026

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.