Events Manager at California Online Public Schools - San Joaquin County
About the Employer
Since 2004, California Online Public Schools (CalOPS) has welcomed students into its virtual classrooms as a network of six tuition-free online public schools. Upholding its commitment to believing, connecting, and empowering all with empathy, the school strives to help students learn positive lifelong strategies for a successful future. Driven by a mission that prioritizes growth opportunities beyond academia and powered by the curriculum flexibility of a charter school, the WASC-accredited schools guarantee students receive the highest quality education.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Events Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing schoolwide in-person events, field trips, and engagement opportunities for students and families in elementary, middle, and high school programs. This role is travel intensive and requires frequent, statewide travel throughout California. The Events Manager coordinates closely with school leaders, teachers, regional teams, vendors, families, and community partners to ensure events are organized, safe, compliant, and in line with the school's mission. The Events Manager position requires strong organization, independent judgment, effective project management skills, and the ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects. High-level communication between departments and the ability to work with minimal oversight are essential. Knowledge of California, including regional logistics and venues, is highly important. The start date for this position is August 3, 2026.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Minimum 3 years of professional event planning or event coordination experience required; 4+ years preferred. Minimum 1 year of project management experience, including managing multiple concurrent timelines, budgets, or vendor contracts, preferred. Demonstrated experience planning and executing events in California, including venue sourcing, permitting, and vendor coordination in at least two distinct California regions. Experience developing standardized written communication materials (e.g., templates, registration communications, event notices) for distribution across multiple teams or locations. Experience coordinating logistics across multiple departments or stakeholder groups (e.g., leadership, operations, vendors, families) on a recurring basis. Proficiency with event or project tracking tools, spreadsheets, and virtual meeting platforms. Ability to travel within California on a regular basis, including occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight trips, estimated at [40% percent of work time]. Experience in K-12, charter, virtual school, or nonprofit education settings preferred, but not required. Community events planning experience preferred. Event planning certification (e.g., CMP, CSEP) preferred.
Please attach the following documents with your application: Resume Employment history is required to comply with SB 848 requirements.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Minimum 3 years of professional event planning or event coordination experience required; 4+ years preferred. Minimum 1 year of project management experience, including managing multiple concurrent timelines, budgets, or vendor contracts, preferred. Demonstrated experience planning and executing events in California, including venue sourcing, permitting, and vendor coordination in at least two distinct California regions. Experience developing standardized written communication materials (e.g., templates, registration communications, event notices) for distribution across multiple teams or locations. Experience coordinating logistics across multiple departments or stakeholder groups (e.g., leadership, operations, vendors, families) on a recurring basis. Proficiency with event or project tracking tools, spreadsheets, and virtual meeting platforms. Ability to travel within California on a regular basis, including occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight trips, estimated at [40% percent of work time]. Experience in K-12, charter, virtual school, or nonprofit education settings preferred, but not required. Community events planning experience preferred. Event planning certification (e.g., CMP, CSEP) preferred.
Please attach the following documents with your application: Resume Employment history is required to comply with SB 848 requirements.
Comments and Other Information
SparkHire digital interviews will be sent on a rolling basis to candidates who meet the requirements.
Applicants from California are encouraged to apply.
This is a remote position open to candidates who reside in California.
This position is eligible for benefits and a 401(k). Additional details will be provided during onboarding.
California Online Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
California Online Public Schools is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. In accordance with California’s Pay Transparency requirements (Labor Code §432.3 and SB 1162), we provide a clear pay scale for every job posting and internal job description.
Pay Scale Disclosure:
For each position, we publish the salary range or hourly wage range that the organization reasonably expects to pay for that role at the time of posting. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, training, credentials, internal equity, budget, and organizational needs.
Comments and Other Information
SparkHire digital interviews will be sent on a rolling basis to candidates who meet the requirements.
Applicants from California are encouraged to apply.
This is a remote position open to candidates who reside in California.
This position is eligible for benefits and a 401(k). Additional details will be provided during onboarding.
California Online Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
California Online Public Schools is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. In accordance with California’s Pay Transparency requirements (Labor Code §432.3 and SB 1162), we provide a clear pay scale for every job posting and internal job description.
Pay Scale Disclosure:
For each position, we publish the salary range or hourly wage range that the organization reasonably expects to pay for that role at the time of posting. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, training, credentials, internal equity, budget, and organizational needs.