Community Giving & Impact Coordinator Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Community Giving & Impact Coordinator The Mount Vernon School 510 Mount Vernon Highway NE, Atlanta, GA 30328

Description:

At The Mount Vernon School, students are empowered to discover, explore, learn, design, create, and effect change. With a commitment to Identity, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA), we welcome the opportunity to engage in honest, vulnerable, and courageous conversations that challenge our biases and assumptions. Our goal is to design a better world , so we choose to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attributes, and relationships they need to be impact-ready. The Team Community Giving and Impact Team focuses on fostering a culture of philanthropy and service by engaging parents, grandparents, and alumni through volunteerism and giving, as well as expanding partnerships through corporate and foundation investments. We provide opportunities for the gifts of time, talent, treasure, and trust. As a team, we are committed to building strong, trusting relationships, operating with high emotional intelligence, exemplifying professionalism and nimbleness, providing excellent customer service, and achieving results through disciplined and sound processes. The Role The CGI Team is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and mission-driven Coordinator. This individual will support the Community Giving and Impact Office by managing a variety of initiatives that foster community engagement and institutional growth. This position is responsible for many of the community-building events and has the opportunity to enhance school pride, connection, and resources. Ideal candidates will have experience coordinating parent volunteer organizations, planning and executing fundraising and school events, and overseeing organizational calendars. Responsibilities MVPN Coordination Serve as the primary liaison between school administration and the Mount Vernon Parent Network (MVPN) leadership Recruitment and Retention of Parent Volunteers and Staff Liaisons Coordinate and support MVPN meeting scheduling, agenda setting, and communication logistics Facilitate parent volunteer engagement for events, programs, and initiatives Manage communications related to MVPN activities, including newsletters and social media updates Event Planning & Execution Plan and coordinate logistics for a range of school events, including fundraising, Signature Events, community gatherings, donor receptions, faculty celebrations, and student-centered activities Identify and secure Corporate Sponsorships Identify and secure opportunities to achieve event fundraising objectives Develop and manage event timelines, vendor relationships, budgets, and communications Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless event execution and alignment with school goals Maintain event records, evaluations, and post-event reports for continuous improvement School-Wide Calendar Management Own and maintain the master school calendar, ensuring accuracy and consistency across platforms Collaborate with school leadership and department heads to schedule events and avoid conflicts Coordinate internal and external facility reservations and rentals Communicate calendar updates proactively to the school community via digital channels Provide strategic oversight to ensure calendar alignment with school priorities and annual rhythms Core Competencies Understands & contributes to the School culture, mission/purpose Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments Builds relationships & culture through effective communication Demonstrates quality, accuracy, and professionalism Provides clarity & ability to navigate ambiguity Aligns resources & processes with organizational priorities Uses data to drive decision-making Proficiency in Google Workspace Familiarity with CRM, calendar systems, and communication platforms

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, experience in education, event management, nonprofit administration, or related fields preferred 2+ years of relevant experience in administrative coordination, advancement, or event planning Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for school events Start Date | July 15, 2025 This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion. The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.