Event Planner and Communications Associate (24-25)
- Henrico County Public Schools
- Henrico, Virginia
- Full Time
Event Planner and Communications Associate (24-25)
Employer
Henrico County Public Schools
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
categories
Employer
Henrico County Public Schools
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
categories
Employer
Henrico County Public Schools
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
categories
categories
Job Details
Company
Job Details
Job Title
Event Planner and Communications Associate (24-25)
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
S_Communications and Public Relations
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
To support the School Board and employee engagement efforts through event planning and general administrative support.Provides highly visible event planning functions and supportive fiscal and recordkeeping functions. Works in office and other locations to support successful events, especially those related to employee engagement, and to facilitate general Communications administrative needs.
This is a 12 month, 8 hour per day position. Minimum salary is $60,413.27 (29.04 hourly) or based on promotion policy for internal HCPS candidates. Salary is prorated based on start date.
Essential Duties
Plans large and small events to include employee recognition programming, convocation, ribbon cuttings, and dedications.
Identifies and organizes event logistics such as spaces, staff, vendors, catering, decorations, site plans, programs, cleanup, photography, and security.
Coordinates with Division of Communications to request marketing and promotion assistance.
Prepares event budgets; may assist with agency/department budget development.
Performs a wide array of hands-on duties before, during and after the event to ensure event success of the event and the safety of all event vendors, contractors, and attendees.
Checks in events sponsors, vendors, contractors, and participants; provides pertinent site and event information.
Serves as a primary point of contact for a wide array of stakeholders before, during and after the event.
Provides information and direction to event attendees, staff, and volunteers.
Troubleshoots and appropriately resolves event related issues.
Assists with booths, recruiting events, trainings, or other events as needed.
Coordinates monthly awards and recognitions by the School Board.
Keeps financial records; posts data to ledgers showing funds approved, appropriated, transferred, and expended.
Authorizes invoices, IDT's and purchase orders, in control of office/event expenditures.
Coordinates donations for Christmas Mother and other campaigns; cooperates with fiscal and administrative staff to ensure appropriate handing of monies and records.
May complete time reporting for department/ agency.
May assist with reception duties.
Screens mail and answers routine correspondence.
May type correspondence, reports, minutes and other documents.
As needed, helps the Clerk of the School Board with administrative and logistical meeting tasks.
Works a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Performs other duties as assigned; willingly assists with other work between events.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school. Coursework or training in event planning and management are preferred. Two years' experience assisting or managing events with large crowds. At least one year of demonstrated experience working with senior-level staff. Ability to manage budget preparation and to effectively monitor expenditures. Ability to effectively organize and delegate diverse work assignments.
Additional Information
Strong organizational skills; the ability to multitask and to meet deadlines. Valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations district-wide using personally arranged transportation. Ability to travel to event locations using personally arranged transportation. Driving may be required. Or, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
How To
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit an online application. Resume and transcripts can be mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered to:
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
Fax: ...
HCPS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Henrico County Public Schools expresses a divisionwide commitment to every student by communicating a vision of inclusiveness: The right to achieve. The support to succeed. The school division also embraces four critical cornerstones: Student Safety, Academic Progress, Closing Gaps and Relationships.
The school system serves the families of Henrico County, Virginia, a diverse community of more than 320,000 which wraps west, north and east of the independent city and state capital of Richmond. Henrico is Virginia's fifth-most populous county.
HCPS is the sixth largest public school division in Virginia, and is comprised of 72 schools and program centers serving more than 50,000 students. The division's schools reflect the geographic diversity of Henrico County, and lie in bustling near-urban and suburban settings; small towns; and quiet rural areas.
Academic excellence and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools. Twenty-three division schools earned 2017 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement, presented by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and the Virginia Board of Education. HCPS was again tops in the Richmond region with the most schools earning the distinction. Short Pump Middle School was one of only nine schools in the commonwealth to earn the highest designation.
HCPS also leads central Virginia in teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Completion of the rigorous process is the profession's highest mark of accomplishment.
Henrico Schools has robust programs and support services for families of students with special needs; gifted students; homebound and homeschooled students; and students learning English as a second language.
Each of the division's high schools is fully accredited and hosts an academic specialty center. The specialty centers allow students with clear interests the chance to focus on a preferred area, such as engineering, the arts or world languages. Three middle schools offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program and two high schools offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program.
The division also has cutting-edge programs in career and technical education, at individual schools and at two Advanced Career Education centers. From learning about sustainable seafood in culinary arts classes to applying technology concepts at Richmond Raceway, HCPS' Department of Career and Technical Education helps students become effective participants in the international economy.
From academics to athletics, from the arts to career skills, Henrico County Public Schools is proud to be part of helping our community thrive by ensuring that each child has the right to achieve and the support to succeed.
Employer
Henrico County Public Schools
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
categories
Employer
Henrico County Public Schools
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
categories
Employer
Henrico County Public Schools
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
categories
categories
Job Details
Company
Job Details
Job Title
Event Planner and Communications Associate (24-25)
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
S_Communications and Public Relations
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
To support the School Board and employee engagement efforts through event planning and general administrative support.Provides highly visible event planning functions and supportive fiscal and recordkeeping functions. Works in office and other locations to support successful events, especially those related to employee engagement, and to facilitate general Communications administrative needs.
This is a 12 month, 8 hour per day position. Minimum salary is $60,413.27 (29.04 hourly) or based on promotion policy for internal HCPS candidates. Salary is prorated based on start date.
Essential Duties
Plans large and small events to include employee recognition programming, convocation, ribbon cuttings, and dedications.
Identifies and organizes event logistics such as spaces, staff, vendors, catering, decorations, site plans, programs, cleanup, photography, and security.
Coordinates with Division of Communications to request marketing and promotion assistance.
Prepares event budgets; may assist with agency/department budget development.
Performs a wide array of hands-on duties before, during and after the event to ensure event success of the event and the safety of all event vendors, contractors, and attendees.
Checks in events sponsors, vendors, contractors, and participants; provides pertinent site and event information.
Serves as a primary point of contact for a wide array of stakeholders before, during and after the event.
Provides information and direction to event attendees, staff, and volunteers.
Troubleshoots and appropriately resolves event related issues.
Assists with booths, recruiting events, trainings, or other events as needed.
Coordinates monthly awards and recognitions by the School Board.
Keeps financial records; posts data to ledgers showing funds approved, appropriated, transferred, and expended.
Authorizes invoices, IDT's and purchase orders, in control of office/event expenditures.
Coordinates donations for Christmas Mother and other campaigns; cooperates with fiscal and administrative staff to ensure appropriate handing of monies and records.
May complete time reporting for department/ agency.
May assist with reception duties.
Screens mail and answers routine correspondence.
May type correspondence, reports, minutes and other documents.
As needed, helps the Clerk of the School Board with administrative and logistical meeting tasks.
Works a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Performs other duties as assigned; willingly assists with other work between events.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school. Coursework or training in event planning and management are preferred. Two years' experience assisting or managing events with large crowds. At least one year of demonstrated experience working with senior-level staff. Ability to manage budget preparation and to effectively monitor expenditures. Ability to effectively organize and delegate diverse work assignments.
Additional Information
Strong organizational skills; the ability to multitask and to meet deadlines. Valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations district-wide using personally arranged transportation. Ability to travel to event locations using personally arranged transportation. Driving may be required. Or, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
How To
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit an online application. Resume and transcripts can be mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered to:
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
Fax: ...
HCPS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Henrico County Public Schools expresses a divisionwide commitment to every student by communicating a vision of inclusiveness: The right to achieve. The support to succeed. The school division also embraces four critical cornerstones: Student Safety, Academic Progress, Closing Gaps and Relationships.
The school system serves the families of Henrico County, Virginia, a diverse community of more than 320,000 which wraps west, north and east of the independent city and state capital of Richmond. Henrico is Virginia's fifth-most populous county.
HCPS is the sixth largest public school division in Virginia, and is comprised of 72 schools and program centers serving more than 50,000 students. The division's schools reflect the geographic diversity of Henrico County, and lie in bustling near-urban and suburban settings; small towns; and quiet rural areas.
Academic excellence and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools. Twenty-three division schools earned 2017 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement, presented by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and the Virginia Board of Education. HCPS was again tops in the Richmond region with the most schools earning the distinction. Short Pump Middle School was one of only nine schools in the commonwealth to earn the highest designation.
HCPS also leads central Virginia in teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Completion of the rigorous process is the profession's highest mark of accomplishment.
Henrico Schools has robust programs and support services for families of students with special needs; gifted students; homebound and homeschooled students; and students learning English as a second language.
Each of the division's high schools is fully accredited and hosts an academic specialty center. The specialty centers allow students with clear interests the chance to focus on a preferred area, such as engineering, the arts or world languages. Three middle schools offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program and two high schools offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program.
The division also has cutting-edge programs in career and technical education, at individual schools and at two Advanced Career Education centers. From learning about sustainable seafood in culinary arts classes to applying technology concepts at Richmond Raceway, HCPS' Department of Career and Technical Education helps students become effective participants in the international economy.
From academics to athletics, from the arts to career skills, Henrico County Public Schools is proud to be part of helping our community thrive by ensuring that each child has the right to achieve and the support to succeed.
Job ID: 482332569
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025
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