Event Coordinator

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Posted: 11-Jun-26

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire

Type: Full Time
Salary: 50000
Categories: Development/Fund Raising
About The Derryfield School The Derryfield School is a coeducational, independent day school serving grades 6-12, inspiring bright, motivated young people to be their best and providing them with the skills and experiences needed to be valued, dynamic, confident, and purposeful members of any community.

Position Summary The Events Coordinator & PFA Liaison is a high-impact, collaborative role responsible for the end-to-end execution of signature Philanthropy & Engagement (P&E) events and serving as the primary professional bridge to the Parent-Faculty Association (PFA).

This position is highly collaborative, working closely with the marketing team on social media and school leadership on community engagement. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with high social-emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit who can manage complex logistics while maintaining a warm, professional presence for our families and donors.

Core Responsibilities Philanthropy & Engagement (P&E) Event Coordination

Lead the planning and logistical execution for all major Philanthropy events to ensure a seamless experience for the Derryfield community.

Event Portfolio: Manage GrandFriends’ & Founders’ Day, Fall Philanthropy Kick-Off, Reunion, Regional Alumni Gatherings, Alumni Winter Break Lunch, Alumni athletic events (Lax/MHT, Basketball, Soccer), Spirit Days (3x), and house parties.

End-to-End Logistics: Pull invite lists, create nametags, decor, coordinate with the Buildings & Grounds team and IT/Audio-Tech, and book facilities via the master calendar. Support other campus events as needed.

Communications: Design and distribute digital invites/pushpages, build registration landing pages, and maintain event-related website content.

Vendor & Budget Management: Coordinate rentals, décor, bartending and catering wi