Manager of Parent Engagement

Who You Are

The Manager of Parent Engagement leads The Episcopal Academy’s (EA) efforts to build a welcoming, connected, informed, and loyal parent community. The Manager partners with EA’s Parents' Association (EAPA) to foster a feeling of goodwill and camaraderie; designs and delivers memorable parent experiences and valuable educational and community-building programs; ensures effective parent communications; and assists school leaders in building strong partnerships with parents.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership, guidance, and logistical support to EAPA leaders and parent volunteers. 

• Design and oversee various educational programs and community events for parents.

• Work with school leaders to ensure parent meetings and events are thoughtfully scheduled, well promoted, and easily accessible.

• Support new-family onboarding and orientation in partnership with admissions and school leaders.

• Help to produce weekly e-newsletters, deploy direct email, and maintain web pages.

• Gather ongoing parent feedback through surveys and focus groups.

The Manager of Parent Engagement is a full-time, 11-month, on-site position that reports to the Director of Strategy and Communications. While the typical expectation is a Monday-Friday work week, there may be occasional times when evening or weekend work is required. 

About You

You're a people person to your core, the kind who remembers names, works a room without trying, and juggles a dozen moving parts without dropping one. You build relationships easily and partnerships that last, and you find real satisfaction in making other people's experiences great.

•  Bachelor's degree preferred, with relevant experience in community engagement, volunteer management, event or program coordination, PR/communications, or a related field.

• Strong project manager who can run several programs and events at once with a high degree of accuracy and follow-through.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable producing content for various communications channels, including newsletters, direct email, web content, social media, etc.

• A natural steward who instinctively looks for ways to thank and celebrate others.

• Proficiency with standard office software; experience with Google Suite a plus.

• Experience with content management systems, digital asset management systems, and email marketing software preferred.

About Us

Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center.

At Episcopal Academy, we believe that challenging and nurturing our students begins with supporting our people. When you join our community, you are not simply accepting a job; you are stepping into a place that champions your growth, values your well-being, and celebrates your individuality. If you’re seeking a meaningful career where you can learn, collaborate, and inspire students, we would love to meet you!

Grow: We invest in your professional development and encourage lifelong learning, supported by personalized programming through our Center for Teaching and Learning and an innovative curriculum.

Belong: Experience a supportive, inclusive workplace grounded in our core values, The Stripes.

Impact: Your work, whether teaching in the classroom or in supporting roles, directly contributes to shaping students’ lives and experiences.

Inspire: Come to work each day on our beautiful state-of- the art campus, surrounded by colleagues committed to excellence and driven by purpose.

Position start date: Immediately

Application deadline: Until Filled

The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.