Manager of Events & Public Programs

Location

Groton, MA | United States

Job description

Groton School is seeking a Manager of Events & Public Programs to orchestrate school events at the Headmaster's House for all Groton School constituents including students, faculty, alumni, parents, trustees, visiting dignitaries and the local friends of the school.

The ideal candidate will have a highly developed ability to be a flexible team-player, while multi-tasking a multitude of administrative functions related to the operation of the Headmaster’s House and oversight of related events. Reporting to the Headmaster’s spouse, this is a 40-hour per week, 12-month per year, exempt, salaried staff position with benefits.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Manager of Events & Public Programs will be responsible for:

• Communicating with Dining Hall personnel, the Buildings and Grounds Department, the Headmaster’s Housekeeper and outside vendors.
• Scheduling and preparing for the arrival and departure of guests at the Headmaster’s House.
• Purchasing and maintaining an inventory of household goods for use in public areas.
• Arranging for maintenance of and repairs to the house.
• Managing information related to events, including but not limited to house inventory checklists, vendor lists and calendar items.
• Coordinating and overseeing the daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal cleaning of the house, inside and out. 

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have:

• A college degree or equivalent experience.
• A solid software aptitude, preferably in Google Suite, Word and Excel.
• The capacity to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• A detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to organization and accuracy.
• The ability to be diplomatic and to handle privileged information confidentially.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Groton School is an equal-opportunity employer.

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