Event Coordinator

Rising Star Preschool; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A local preschool in San Diego is seeking a part-time School Event Planner to enhance family engagement and school culture through various events. Responsibilities include planning events, coordinating with vendors and volunteers, and supporting communication efforts. The ideal candidate has experience in event planning or community engagement and can work independently or collaboratively. This role offers $25 per hour with additional benefits including education assistance and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, community engagement, or school-based coordination.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preschool events, including family nights and celebrations.
• Develop event timelines, checklists, and supply lists.
• Coordinate with vendors and volunteers for smooth execution.
• Support family engagement and community outreach initiatives.
• Assist with event communication, including flyers and emails.

Skills

Event planning

Community engagement

Coordination

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

If you're looking for part-time work that's structured, collaborative, and genuinely rewarding, step into the School Event Planner role at Rising Star Preschool in San Diego, CA! We offer $25 per hour and part-time perks-education assistance, an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off (PTO), and a flexible schedule-so you can do great work without sacrificing well-being. You'll gain experience leading multi-stakeholder coordination, communicating to families, and translating ideas into polished events-skills that grow careers.

THE INS AND OUTS OF THIS ROLE

Our School Event Planner plays a key part in strengthening family engagement, enhancing school culture, and creating memorable experiences for our children and families. In this role, you will:

• Plan and coordinate preschool events, including family nights, celebrations, fundraisers, and holiday events
• Develop event timelines, checklists, and detailed supply lists
• Coordinate with vendors, volunteers, and internal staff to ensure smooth execution
• Support family engagement and community outreach initiatives
• Assist with event communication, including flyers, emails, and event sign-ups
• Ensure all events align with health, safety, and licensing standards
• Track event participation and prepare brief post-event summaries
• Maintain and manage an organized events calendar

We're looking for someone interested in a part-time, Monday through Friday schedule between 8 AM and 5 PM. Our ideal candidate can also meet the following qualifications:

• Experience in event planning, community engagement, or school-based coordination
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.