Events Logistics Coordinator

 Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Elementary students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.

• Coordinate, support, and document the logistics, set up, and take down of all school events, including food, tables/chairs, signs, and visitor management.
• Coordinate and execute school events, including assemblies, student programs, special events, and rentals
• Coordinate and staff event setup and food service as needed
• Coordinate board meeting setup and food arrangements, ensuring an on-site point person
• Order and manage nametags and other materials
• Coordinate  room reservations for events
• Maintain timeline and track event process
• Ensure all events adhere to the established budget
• Support MILTON Parent Association event logistics
• Communicate with relevant internal parties (security, tech, facilities, etc.)
• Coordinate RSVPs for whole school events
• Partner with the facilities manager to keep inventory and supplies for events and invitations
• Maintain strong relationships with external vendors and service providers
• Will require presence at most events, including Saturday night/Sunday and evening work, as needed
• Support other administrative needs of the school including covering two or more  lunch, recess, arrival, or dismissal duties a week

As a growing, community-minded school, we all pitch in to support where necessary. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as the school’s needs change.

• Experience in event coordination or logistics, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and responding to changing demands
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends