Development Events Manager

Connelly School of the Holy Child; Potomac (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary)

Paid Time Off

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Connelly School of the Holy Child seeks an energetic Events Manager to lead planning and execution of fundraising, donor, alumnae, admissions, and schoolwide events. Reporting to the Development Office, the role focuses on event production and advancing mission, community engagement, and fundraising goals.

The candidate will manage multiple priorities, collaborate with vendors and volunteers, and provide operational support to improve efficiency and donor relations throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of event planning, hospitality, fundraising, or related experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with detail.
• Experience budgeting and managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to the school's mission and Catholic identity.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of Development and schoolwide events from concept to post-event evaluation.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and logistics.
• Coordinate registration, catering, rentals, AV, signage, transportation, guest management, and setup.
• Oversee event setup/breakdown for quality guest experience.
• Manage event calendars and collaboration with leaders and partners.
• Serve as PM for annual Spring Gala & Auction and donor engagement events.
• Track expenses and revenue with Business Office and Development team.
• Support donor stewardship and post-event follow-up.
• Maintain event records, timelines, and vendor data.
• Support Development Office operations during low-activity periods.
• Maintain on-campus presence to reflect Holy Child's mission.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Budget management

Vendor relations

Microsoft Office

Professional ethics

Mission alignment

Catholic faith understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Connelly School of the Holy Child seeks an energetic Events Manager to lead planning and execution of fundraising, donor, alumnae, admissions, and schoolwide events. Reporting to the Development Office, the role focuses on event production and advancing mission, community engagement, and fundraising goals.

The candidate will manage multiple priorities, collaborate with vendors and volunteers, and provide operational support to improve efficiency and donor relations throughout the year.