RESPONSIBILITIES: • Plan, develop, coordinate, and execute school, community, and fundraising events that support the organization's mission and strategic goals. • Collaborate with the CEO, leadership team, and fundraising staff to plan and host events, meetings, tours, and engagement opportunities for donors, sponsors, and community partners. • Develop and implement special events, community outreach initiatives, and promotional activities to increase awareness and support for the organization. • Coordinate all event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, catering, audiovisual needs, scheduling, and volunteer coordination. • Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and project plans to ensure successful execution. • Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers to support events and activities. • Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, sponsors, families, and partners. • Promote events through social media, email communications, and other marketing channels in collaboration with the communications team. • Track event participation, expenses, and outcomes, and prepare reports and recommendations for leadership. • Attend meetings, trainings, and community events as assigned. • Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational and program goals. Additional Responsibilities • Model a personal code of ethics aligned with GCA's Mission and Vision. • Attend meetings, trainings, and community events as assigned. • Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.

Required Skills and Abilities • Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills. • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute successful events with attention to detail. • Knowledge of fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach strategies. • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, families, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management or project management software. • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Education and Experience • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in event planning, community engagement, marketing, fundraising, or a related field. • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred. • Experience working in a nonprofit or educational organization preferred. • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing, event management, business development, B2B partnerships, community relations, or a related field preferred. • Experience developing strategic partnerships, coordinating marketing campaigns, and managing corporate or community relationships is highly desirable. • Build and maintain relationships with business partners, sponsors, vendors, and community organizations to support organizational initiatives and event success.Experience supporting elementary or middle school students. • Experience leading enrichment or recreational activities. (Preferred)