Mission Statement

Regis High School transforms Catholic young men through an academically exceptional Jesuit education in a caring community which inspires leadership, generosity, and a lifelong passion for service as Men for Others. Regis is tuition free, and merit based, giving special consideration to families in need of financial assistance.

Position

As an Events Manager, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to work at a school with approximately 530 exceptional, gifted young men, talented faculty, and committed staff. Located in New York City, Regis High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school and the only Jesuit, full-scholarship high school in the country. The school was founded in 1914 through the extraordinary generosity of an anonymous woman and her family. Regis now relies on the philanthropy of alumni, parents, and friends as its most significant source of financial support. Regis is committed to both academic excellence and fostering a spirit of generosity and service to those in need. Regis seeks to inspire and educate the ethnically diverse young men in its care to become imaginative Catholic leaders committed to promoting justice and exerting leadership in the Church, in their civic community, and in their future chosen profession.

Position Summary

Regis High school seeks a highly motivated, mission-driven, and exceptionally talented individual to become an integral part of our Advancement team. As the Events Manager, you will be at the forefront of planning and executing a wide array of captivating events throughout the year, all aimed at advancing the remarkable mission of Regis High School.

Imagine being the driving force behind a series of incredible gatherings that bring together our vibrant community. Last year alone, Regis drew approximately 3,700 enthusiastic attendees to an impressive 60 events, ranging from an elegant 200-person sit-down dinner at a prestigious club to a string of unforgettable multi-year reunions right here at Regis. As the Events Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to leave a lasting impact by crafting experiences that inspire, connect, and celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, alumni, faculty, and friends. Your creative touch and meticulous attention to detail will transform each event into a fond memory, fostering a sense of camaraderie and pride within our exceptional community.

Job Responsibilities

The Events Manager will own and manage all assigned events from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to:

• Setting the overall look and feel of each event and managing all logistics before, during, and after the event.
• Helping to establish the objectives of each event with accompanying forms of measurement, where applicable.
• Managing the budget for each event with an eye toward ROI; providing critical input on setting budget for each event.
• Creating and tracking the guest list to ensure maximum/highest quality attendance.
• Developing and executing a communications plan (invitations, reminders, social media posts, etc.) in partnership with the Director of Communications and the staff.
• Building each event in Blackbaud Net Community, processing registrations in Raiser’s Edge and exporting/printing name tags for each event.
• Recruiting and briefing/training volunteers and staff for each event.
• Serving as point person with all the vendors and event hosts (parents club, alumni, etc.), negotiating contracts.
• Conducting thorough de-briefs of each event to capture notes/ideas for how to improve and measure success.
• Serve as the liaison to the Parents’ Club and collaborate with Parent Volunteer Chairs.
• Supports and is willing to advance the Catholic and Jesuit mission of the school.
• Works in collaboration with the administration in observing the principles and ideals for which Regis High School stands.
• And any other assigned tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to help articulate the strategic role of each event and the objectives wished to achieve.
• A level of creativity and taste to ensure memorable, high value events, in keeping with the Regis brand.
• Understands the value of building and curating relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge and Blackbaud Net Community, a CRM, or database software. Ability to manipulate and analyze data to understand and strategically shape attendance at our events. Experience with OneCause or a similar auction platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of the school’s many constituents and the ability to work well with a wide range of individuals, both internal (faculty, administration, students, parents club) and external (alumni, vendors, etc.).

Education & Experience

A bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of one to three years of event management experience and/or relevant experience in another industry/field is preferred.

Status

This is a 12-month, year-round full-time role that requires evening and weekend availability. Hours will be flexible.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range $67,400+, Commensurate with years of experience and level of success in the institutional advancement area, eligible for most benefits immediately.

Other expectations

A willingness to work at times outside the normal school day and weekends.

The school expects one to conduct oneself at all times in a manner which shall not bring reproach upon oneself or the school.

The job description is to be used merely as a guide of expectations rather than an exhaustive list of all duties and competencies. All requirements and skills are subject to change as the organization' needs evolve.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email to employment@regis.org. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding next steps once all required documents have been submitted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Regis community strives to foster a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. The hiring managers and school leaders seek to recruit and retain highly talented faculty and staff who are committed to our Catholic Jesuit mission and values. Central to this mission is a commitment to diversity and care for the whole person (cura personalis). Regis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.