Manager of Events

This is an opportunity to play a central role in how people experience Foundation Academies, driving engagement, retention, and long-term investment in our community. Design and execute high-impact, mission-aligned experiences that strengthen both Talent and Advancement outcomes Plan and lead a portfolio of donor- and scholar-facing events that deepen engagement and re-engage at-risk donors Partner with Advancement and school teams to align events to key academic milestones and integrate storytelling, scholar voice, and impact Track event participation and outcomes to inform strategy and improve future experiences Lead execution of the “While You Wait” candidate onboarding experience, ensuring consistency and quality Plan and execute candidate experience events, including community engagement opportunities, school-based tours, and pre-boarding touchpoints Design and implement employee engagement initiatives such as community days, staff celebrations, and recognition events Coordinate onboarding experiences that increase candidate conversion and early employee satisfaction Develop and manage the Talent Team newsletter to drive communication and engagement Track onboarding and engagement metrics to ensure continuous improvement Build strong relationships across Talent, Advancement, and school-based teams Serve as a connector across teams to ensure alignment between people, mission, and community engagement efforts Influence participation and engagement through clear communication, collaboration, and responsiveness What do we require from you? Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience) 3–5+ years of experience in event planning, talent experience, advancement, or community engagement Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and execution skills with high attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse groups Data-driven mindset with experience tracking engagement and outcomes to inform decision-making Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across teams Comfort balancing both strategic planning and hands-on execution Passion for educational equity and alignment with the mission of Foundation Academies Knowledge of Trenton and/or experience in urban education settings preferred Experience in K–12 education, charter schools, or nonprofit organizations preferred Experience supporting both talent/recruitment and fundraising/advancement functions preferred Familiarity with CRM or event management platforms preferred Want to join our FAmily? We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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