Decorator Showcase Events and Operations Manager

At San Francisco University High School we believe that the deepest learning requires collaboration among people who embody a diversity of backgrounds beliefs experiences and order to build and sustain a community that is composed of a wide range of social and cultural identities we must continually engage in furthering our self-knowledge equity literacy and ability to communicate effectively across differences. We challenge ourselves to do this work on both a personal and institutional level recognizing that our community is part of a larger and more complex world.

San Francisco University High School is a college preparatory school. We seek employees who are thoroughly educated in their disciplines who are devoted to the love of learning and who will contribute to the schools invigorating intellectual climate. Throughout the school we seek to hire adults who are stimulating and supportive in their work with students and who share our belief in the moral and educational value of diversity.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Decorator Showcase Executive Director the Decorator Showcase Events and Operations Manager will use their knowledge and skills in non-profit fundraising to lead several high-profile fundraising and donor events for the school.

This position plays a pivotal leadership role in orchestrating the Decorator Showcase the schools premier design fundraiser which has raised over $21M for the Financial Aid Program.

In this role you will design and execute a diverse array of community and design eventsranging from volunteer kick-offs to high-end galas. Collaborating closely with volunteer Co-Chairs and Committee Chairs you will lead a large volunteer committee drive fundraising workstreams and implement creative strategies for donor cultivation and stewardship. Due to the relational nature of this role it will predominately be an on site and in person role.

Key Responsibilities

• Annual Strategy: Develop and execute an annual events calendar focused on donor engagement cultivation recognition and stewardship.
• Project Management: Create detailed work plans map out team assignments monitor milestones and ensure flawless end-to-end event execution.
• Logistics & Experience: Oversee registration strategy event logistics and on-site operations to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Production & Collateral: Lead the creation of event materials scripts briefings and the annual Program Book.
• Post-Event Analysis: Define success metrics gather attendee feedback and analyze event outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Committee Leadership: Partner with volunteer Co-Chairs to manage motivate and direct a large volunteer committee and contingent event staff.
• Relationship Building: Act as a key liaison building trust and rapport with central development staff vendors parents alumni students and designers.
• Budget Management: Collaborate cross-departmentally to build monitor and manage complex program budgets ensuring optimal resource allocation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelors degree required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant event planning fundraising or project management experience. Proficiency in Google Suite is required; experience with Raisers Edge is a strong plus.

Ability to work some evenings and weekends with increased availability required in May during the public Showcase run.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Fundraising Savvy: Solid understanding of donor relations stewardship and fundraising event best practices.
• Exceptional Communication: Clear tactful and diplomatic communicator comfortable engaging with diverse high-level stakeholders.
• Proven Leadership: Self-motivated collaborator who can lead independent workstreams while fostering a supportive team-oriented environment.
• Detail-Oriented & Agile: Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. UHS offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement medical vision dental and vacation.

Salary Range: $95000 - $110000 depending on experience

FLSA Status and Schedule: Exempt full-time

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via our online application portal. Feel free to include any additional portfolio materials that showcase your event management or fundraising skillset.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

San Francisco University High School is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race color creed gender religion marital status registered domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition including genetic characteristics sexual orientation or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws.