Culture & Events Director

Position: Culture & Events Director

Classification: Exempt, full-time

Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer

Updated: 11.5.26

The Culture and Events Director is responsible for building, supporting, and sustaining community and culture at The Academy through managing events and hospitality across the district. The C&E Director helps to support a culture of excellence through an attitude of professionalism and love of the community he/she serves. The Director is also part of the Advancement Team, where collaboration is necessary.

Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and support for district events and C&E coordinators at all campuses.Leads in strategically anticipating, planning, implementing, scheduling, and cultivating culture for the District.Oversees budget and policy for the Culture & Events department districtwide. Supports all departmental events across the district, effectively collaborating with department directors and the executive leadership team.Partners with faculty, students, and parents to support and guard the unique Academy culture.Leads the C&E team in planning, communication, volunteer recruitment, and execution of events across the district.Solicits, recruits, and empowers parent volunteers to support C&E initiatives (feasts, Griffin Games, etc). Ensures all event communication is detailed, current, and accurate for parents, students, faculty/staff.Provides and coordinates hospitality as needed across the district. Participates in team meetings for Advancement and other teams as applicable. Leads the Griffin Club, the parent organization of The Academy, through supporting campus coordinators and managing expectations for parents across the District.Excellent interpersonal communication skills and hospitable spiritAbility to work independently and activate volunteersExcellent organizational skillsCreative, fun, and having the ability to execute visionAbility to lead a team well and be a great partner within the Advancement TeamCapacity to provide both vision and attention to detailStrong commitment to the mission and values of The Academy

Physical Requirements

Able to sit, talk, hear and maintain awareness of visitors to the classroom.