Overview

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: EVENTS ASSOCIATE

Saint Ann’s seeks an Events Associate to provide administrative support for community building and fundraising events hosted by the Advancement office. The Events Associate will work closely with members of the Advancement office, school administration, and volunteers to plan and execute events that foster community and belonging and support the School’s mission to “nurture the wonder of children.” This is a full-time position that reports to the Director of Advancement. 

ABOUT SAINT ANN’S SCHOOL

Since its founding in 1965, Saint Ann’s has embraced a commitment to education for its own sake, oriented to the capacities of each individual student and free of the encumbrances of formal grading, prizes, and rankings. At the same time, we are unabashedly committed to excellence in all that we do. With a faculty and staff numbering close to 400, and nearly 1100 students, Saint Ann’s is among the largest and most selective independent schools in New York City. The lives of our graduates speak powerfully to the potential of an education based on these principles to ignite a love of learning and sustain creative energy in every field of endeavor. We accomplish this by bringing together talented teachers with creative and motivated students. Saint Ann’s is committed to centering anti-racism in the life of the school. Seeking to create a community rooted in trust and equity, we invite each other to take risks, pursue knowledge, and celebrate growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Work closely with members of the Advancement office, Head of School’s office, school administration, and volunteers to plan and execute events on campus and off-site that foster community and belonging
  • Manage all aspects of event production, including brainstorming, scheduling, venue research and bookings, catering, invitations, ticket management, volunteer management and stewardship 
  • Prepare name tags, registration lists, seating charts and cards, signage, printed handouts, and gift bags as needed
  • Staff all Advancement office events
  • Create and maintain event records and track responses in Veracross database 
  • Liaise with Finance office to reconcile event revenue
  • Manage other projects and tasks as assigned

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Independent school experience a plus
  • Ability to work weekends and evenings as events require
  • Experience managing several projects simultaneously 
  • Experience with Google Workspace products and CRM databases
  • High level of customer service, organization, and attention to detail 
  • Commitment to meeting deadlines, managing work-flow independently, and anticipating office needs
  • Ability to think logically, proactively and creatively
  • Ability to communicate tactfully with internal and external constituents
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity

COMPENSATION

This is a full time non-exempt administrative position with a competitive compensation package including benefits. Salary range of $ 55,000 – $ 65,000 commensurate with education and experience.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and  resume to this link by May 1, 2024.  Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Anticipated start date of August 16, 2024.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Saint Ann’s School admits students of any race, color, religion, creed, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, to all the rights privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender (which includes a person’s actual or perceived sex, as well as gender identity and expression), age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, familial status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in carrying on its educational activities or in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.